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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cmaj" data-source="post: 46133" data-attributes="member: 3108">Hi guysMerry Christmas to all! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Does anyone have any advice on the SPB personal statement for their London vacation scheme? It's only 300 words but on their website they give guidance <a href="https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/-/media/files/careers/training-contract-application-guide.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> about what to include, and there's just so much:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A personal introduction – Think about what you think we ought to know about you as a person. At our firm, we love hearing about individuals and their journeys. Is there anything that makes you stand out or anything from your background you feel we would want to know? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Relevant skills, interests and experiences – These do not have to be entirely related to the legal industry; however, naturally, the legal side should take priority, if possible. Think about your legal and non-legal work experience, as well as your studies. What is it that you are passionate about? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Achievements – Think about what you are most proud of, this could be a work - or non-work-related achievement, or perhaps an achievement from your education. Again, think about relevance and how this links to the role of a trainee solicitor. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What you would bring to the organisation? We look at the whole picture when it comes to our trainees, so we want to know how you would work with our teams and the type of personality you would bring to us. Try to incorporate any legal knowledge that you have, as well as how this would benefit our firm.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Your professional or academic goals – The age-old question, “where do you see yourself in five years?” A cliché, I know; however, it rings true with us that this is something we would love to know about you. What are your goals? Where can you see your career heading? Think big, we love that!</li> </ul>They also give tips that include offering your reasons as to why SPB and linking all your skills to the legal industry where possible. I just don't see how it's possible to fit all of this information into 300 words while still providing enough detail to fully evidence everything you say?!It would be really helpful if anyone had any tips or even if you have a personal statement that you wouldn't mind letting me have a look at! I'm really stuck!!Thanks so much in advance <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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