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Clifford Chance Spark Application Question

student101

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Dec 27, 2019
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Hey everyone!

I am attempting to answer the Clifford Chance Spark application question but am unsure as to how go about answering it/a good structure to follow - please can anyone advise? Is there anything in particular that they are looking for?

"You have told us about your academic achievements and work experience and now, in no more than 600 words, we are keen to hear more about you. This should include your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of."

Thanks!
 
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Just follow the instructions - there isn’t a trick to this.

One section on your extra curriculars at school/college/uni.

One section on your positions of responsibility at school/college/uni

One section on your proudest achievement
 

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