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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 192090" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=4098]@futuretraineesolicitor[/USER]Just wanted to add to the great response by [USER=36740]@Amma Usman[/USER]! You’re absolutely on the right track with how you’ve approached the distinction between the two questions. Wanted to add a bit more clarity and guidance to help you structure your answers.For the first question, when talking about why you’re applying to Kirkland & Ellis, focus on specifics that make the firm stand out. Kirkland is particularly known for its private equity practice, and you may want to focus mainly on the areas that it's widely reputed for (e.g. buyouts, fund formation, and out-of-court restructuring and insolvency matters). You could highlight how the firm’s reputation in these areas aligns with your interest/motivations. Essentially, this is your chance to demonstrate a strong understanding of Kirkland, and why you're a good fit.The second question shifts the focus to transactional work more broadly. Here, you should articulate why transactional law appeals to you, independent of Kirkland. Many applicants often mention the 'fast-paced, deadline-driven environment' but I've generally found this point to be overused. I'd try to focus on some of the specific ways that joining a transactionally focussed firm would allow you to impact businesses, whether it's by enabling their growth through mergers/acquisitions, securing funding for innovation and strategic investment, or rescuing companies in need of restructuring. Again, try to identify some of the ways transactionally focussed firms require lawyers to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions and think about the wider implications of them doing so.Hope this is helpful and good luck! 😊</blockquote>

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