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<blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 196192" data-attributes="member: 36740">Hey [USER=35320]@tosin4774[/USER] ,Yes, I definitely recommend linking it to you as this will show demonstrated interest, not just interest in the scheme. Any candidate can show an interest in the scheme, and this is through linking it to generic stuff about the firm. Specific interest is what gets you an offer. Avoid mentioning generic things such as pro bono work or international opportunities - based off these characteristics, and many alike, firms are similar off the bat of it. Focus on the work. Which practices appeal to you and why? Why do you want to learn more about M&amp;A, for example? Is the firm even transactional focused to begin with? If it’s not, then you are either (1) applying to the wrong firm (2) not focusing on an area they are prominent at. Now just to clarify, most firms tend to be good at the full spectrum of work - as ‘full service’ firms they naturally should be. But, you will find that each firm is better at some practices than others. Now say you’re drawn to an insight scheme at Kirkland - why does that appeal to you personally? Is it because you’re drawn to finance and private equity? Why do those areas appeal? Have you taken some experience in it already, maybe through a forage experience? What did that experience not offer you that makes you want to see more of it live from the firm directly? Is it the advertised networking events with trainees or the associate panels? Insight schemes, similar to open day applications, differ significantly from a VS application. In insight applications, you need to show what you will gain from the experience, rather than what you know. In VS applications, you need to show what they will gain from employing you as a candidate. Hope this helps!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Amma Usman, post: 196192, member: 36740"] Hey [USER=35320]@tosin4774[/USER] , Yes, I definitely recommend linking it to you as this will show demonstrated interest, not just interest in the scheme. Any candidate can show an interest in the scheme, and this is through linking it to generic stuff about the firm. Specific interest is what gets you an offer. Avoid mentioning generic things such as pro bono work or international opportunities - based off these characteristics, and many alike, firms are similar off the bat of it. Focus on the work. Which practices appeal to you and why? Why do you want to learn more about M&A, for example? Is the firm even transactional focused to begin with? If it’s not, then you are either (1) applying to the wrong firm (2) not focusing on an area they are prominent at. Now just to clarify, most firms tend to be good at the full spectrum of work - as ‘full service’ firms they naturally should be. But, you will find that each firm is better at some practices than others. Now say you’re drawn to an insight scheme at Kirkland - why does that appeal to you personally? Is it because you’re drawn to finance and private equity? Why do those areas appeal? Have you taken some experience in it already, maybe through a forage experience? What did that experience not offer you that makes you want to see more of it live from the firm directly? Is it the advertised networking events with trainees or the associate panels? Insight schemes, similar to open day applications, differ significantly from a VS application. In insight applications, you need to show what you will gain from the experience, rather than what you know. In VS applications, you need to show what they will gain from employing you as a candidate. Hope this helps! [/QUOTE]

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