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<blockquote data-quote="Naomi U" data-source="post: 49987" data-attributes="member: 4043"><p>Hi [USER=1107]@Lauren[/USER] </p><p></p><p>Personally, I don't see any wrong with expressing interest in a particular practice area. Of course, the structure of your answer will depend on the wording of the question but I would say something along the lines of, whilst I am still very open-minded, I have a particular interest in X, and then explain why e.g. you attended a workshop/webinar, you find deals/clients in that areas particularly interesting etc. </p><p></p><p>I would just keep an eye out and avoid saying things like I prefer researching to drafting or something along these lines, as you don't want to rule out activities that you would be expected to carry out during your other seats. I also think this could potentially show a lack of understanding about the role of a trainee. Also, make sure you have a good understanding of the firm's practice areas e.g. which are their biggest/ main groups vs which are their small more specialised groups. Some small PAs will take only 1-2 trainees a seat so ideally you don't want to be going on and on about a group that you statistically may not end up in. </p><p></p><p>So overall my tips would be: lead with an open mind, express your interest and offer an explanation why.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Naomi U, post: 49987, member: 4043"] Hi [USER=1107]@Lauren[/USER] Personally, I don't see any wrong with expressing interest in a particular practice area. Of course, the structure of your answer will depend on the wording of the question but I would say something along the lines of, whilst I am still very open-minded, I have a particular interest in X, and then explain why e.g. you attended a workshop/webinar, you find deals/clients in that areas particularly interesting etc. I would just keep an eye out and avoid saying things like I prefer researching to drafting or something along these lines, as you don't want to rule out activities that you would be expected to carry out during your other seats. I also think this could potentially show a lack of understanding about the role of a trainee. Also, make sure you have a good understanding of the firm's practice areas e.g. which are their biggest/ main groups vs which are their small more specialised groups. Some small PAs will take only 1-2 trainees a seat so ideally you don't want to be going on and on about a group that you statistically may not end up in. So overall my tips would be: lead with an open mind, express your interest and offer an explanation why. Hope this helps:) [/QUOTE]
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