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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 189946" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hi [USER=30478]@lawstudent523[/USER]  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Completely agree with [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER]. You should use this question as an opportunity to show Goodwin the thought process behind your applications, rather than just listing all the firms you’re applying to. There's also a risk that, if you name several firms that don’t seem to have much in common, it can make your application strategy appear unfocused and leave your motivations seeming unclear. Instead, try to highlight the key considerations that guide your choices and how these relate to Goodwin.You can also use this question to demonstrate that you understand Goodwin’s position in the legal market and what makes it stand out. When I answered a similar question, I focused on my interests and experiences in the life sciences and technology sectors (sectors in which Goodwin particularly stands out), as well as my preference for firms with smaller trainee intakes. This approach helped me present a cohesive explanation for why I was applying to certain firms, including Cooley and Ropes & Gray, alongside Goodwin. Again, I’d recommend reflecting on what really matters to you in a firm and using this question to show how Goodwin fits alongside others on your list in a thoughtful and considered way.</blockquote>

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