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Shoosmiths Insight Evening

Gunner07

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I am currently applying for the Shoosmiths Insight Evening and slightly confused how to approach the question 'Describe why a legal career appeals to you.' Can this be answered by explaining why a career in commercial law appeals to me or does it have to be more generic?
 

Andrew M

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I am currently applying for the Shoosmiths Insight Evening and slightly confused how to approach the question 'Describe why a legal career appeals to you.' Can this be answered by explaining why a career in commercial law appeals to me or does it have to be more generic?
I think most (if not all) applicants get invited, so it shouldn't matter too much either way. Being more specific would be good practice for later, more competitive applications though.
 

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