Holman Fenwick Willian

[Ali2020]

Hi All

I'm really stuck on how to answer 'why this firm' Q....was hoping for some inspiration! Theres quite a big word count of 350 words, so don't want to end up just waffling.

Thanks

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi All

I'm really stuck on how to answer 'why this firm' Q....was hoping for some inspiration! Theres quite a big word count of 350 words, so don't want to end up just waffling.

Thanks

This is one of the times where I have to stress this needs to come from you, not from other people...

What interests you about the firm?

it’s practice areas
It’s clients
It’s expertise
It’s culture

be really specific - drill down to why this firm stood out to you compared to the 100s of others you wanted to apply to

 

[Ali2020]

This is one of the times where I have to stress this needs to come from you, not from other people...

What interests you about the firm?

it’s practice areas
It’s clients
It’s expertise
It’s culture

be really specific - drill down to why this firm stood out to you compared to the 100s of others you wanted to apply to

Thanks Jessica! I think it's just that where most firms have a 250 word limit...I'm a bit concerned how to reach this 350 limit without waffling?!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thanks Jessica! I think it's just that where most firms have a 250 word limit...I'm a bit concerned how to reach this 350 limit without waffling?!

then only use 250 words if you think you are waffling.

 

[Ali2020]

then only use 250 words if you think you are waffling.

oh right, and I wouldn't be "penalised" for not reaching the word count/have 100 words less?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

oh right, and I wouldn't be "penalised" for not reaching the word count/have 100 words less?

No - not if your answer was sufficient

 

[Flk10]

HFW are very sector-focused, so I think it’d make sense to tell them why you are interested in those specific sectors.

 

[Zsaurcaks1]

HFW are very sector-focused, so I think it’d make sense to tell them why you are interested in those specific sectors.

Seconded! I did their vacation scheme last year and spoke heavily about their sector focus in my application, but specifically which sectors appeals to me and why. If you need any help by the way, feel free to PM!

 

[Ali2020]

Seconded! I did their vacation scheme last year and spoke heavily about their sector focus, but specifically which sectors appeals to me and why. If you need any help by the way, feel free to PM!

Thanks for this! Will defo reach out soon