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<blockquote data-quote="InterestInPublicLaw" data-source="post: 213221" data-attributes="member: 33798">Hi there, I’m making a direct training contract application to Macfarlanes and would appreciate some thoughts on one of the application questions:“Tell us about yourselfPlease use this section to tell us anything else that you feel would support your application. Examples can include, but are not limited to, key achievements, successes, non-academic interests, your skills etc. (Max 300 words).”This is one of the two longer questions—the other being “Please explain why you are applying to Macfarlanes.”I know many people would answer by highlighting positions of responsibility, extracurriculars, volunteering, or insight events. However, I’ve already listed all of those in the Work Experience section.I’m considering using this space to elaborate on some achievements at work that didn’t fit in the Work Experience entries due to word limits. For example, I might condense answers from competency questions I drafted (from other law firm applications) so that each achievement only takes around 100 words or so.As for personal interests, I’m not sure whether they would add much value here.How would you approach this question? Any insights would be really appreciated!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="InterestInPublicLaw, post: 213221, member: 33798"] Hi there, I’m making a direct training contract application to Macfarlanes and would appreciate some thoughts on one of the application questions: [B]“Tell us about yourself[/B] Please use this section to tell us anything else that you feel would support your application. Examples can include, but are not limited to, key achievements, successes, non-academic interests, your skills etc. (Max 300 words).” This is one of the two longer questions—the other being [I]“Please explain why you are applying to Macfarlanes.”[/I] I know many people would answer by highlighting positions of responsibility, extracurriculars, volunteering, or insight events. However, I’ve already listed all of those in the [B]Work Experience[/B] section. I’m considering using this space to elaborate on some achievements at work that didn’t fit in the Work Experience entries due to word limits. For example, I might condense answers from competency questions I drafted (from other law firm applications) so that each achievement only takes around 100 words or so. As for personal interests, I’m not sure whether they would add much value here. [B]How would you approach this question? [/B]Any insights would be really appreciated! [/QUOTE]

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