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<blockquote data-quote="Syafiqkay92" data-source="post: 12455" data-attributes="member: 376">I applied to Clifford Chance last year and was invited to their AC. I was unsuccessful after the interview though. I wrote about three experiences that led me to pursue commercial law, specifically focusing on why I am proud of it and how it leads me to pursue commercial law. I've structured it in such a way that I know what being a commercial lawyer entails. For example, I described my participation in Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition and how that gave me exposure to the type of work that commercial lawyers do which I find enjoyable. I think explaining the bigger picture of why you do what you do is beneficial here.Having said that, I think another reason why I was invited to the interview is that the graduate recruiters remember me. At Clifford Chance, Yasmina Kone takes care of applicants, future trainees and trainees from STEM background. I have met her three times at three different events. I also made the effort to send her an email after every interaction. So when I send my application, I sent her an email informing that I have made the application.One advice that I was given when I had a conversation with Hannah Salton last year, is to be respectful of their time. Hannah Salton is a former Allen &amp; Overy graduate recruiter. Don't expect them to reply, don't ask questions that can be find elsewhere and don't ask questions that subtly aims to alleviate your anxiety. Use this forum to ask that kind of question. Ask them insightful questions. It's very difficult to know this kind of question but when I read this book called &quot;2-hour job search&quot;, there is a section that tells you the kind of question that can elicit personal experiences at the firm. In essence, ask them to talk about themselves and their work and be genuinely interested about them.Hope this help.Best wishes,Syafiq.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Syafiqkay92, post: 12455, member: 376"] I applied to Clifford Chance last year and was invited to their AC. I was unsuccessful after the interview though. I wrote about three experiences that led me to pursue commercial law, specifically focusing on why I am proud of it and how it leads me to pursue commercial law. I've structured it in such a way that I know what being a commercial lawyer entails. For example, I described my participation in Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition and how that gave me exposure to the type of work that commercial lawyers do which I find enjoyable. I think explaining the bigger picture of why you do what you do is beneficial here. Having said that, I think another reason why I was invited to the interview is that the graduate recruiters remember me. At Clifford Chance, Yasmina Kone takes care of applicants, future trainees and trainees from STEM background. I have met her three times at three different events. I also made the effort to send her an email after every interaction. So when I send my application, I sent her an email informing that I have made the application. One advice that I was given when I had a conversation with Hannah Salton last year, is to be respectful of their time. Hannah Salton is a former Allen & Overy graduate recruiter. Don't expect them to reply, don't ask questions that can be find elsewhere and don't ask questions that subtly aims to alleviate your anxiety. Use this forum to ask that kind of question. Ask them insightful questions. It's very difficult to know this kind of question but when I read this book called "2-hour job search", there is a section that tells you the kind of question that can elicit personal experiences at the firm. In essence, ask them to talk about themselves and their work and be genuinely interested about them. Hope this help. Best wishes, Syafiq. [/QUOTE]

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