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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 217331" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hi!Since the question specifically asks about experiences outside of work and study, I’d avoid talking about part-time jobs, internships, vacation schemes or academic projects - these will be more relevant elsewhere in your application.Extra-curricular roles within uni -  such as being on a society committee, volunteering, running events, or any leadership roles - are definitely fair to include. Whilst they are connected to your uni, they are not part of your formal study or paid employment, so they would fit with what the question is asking for.For example:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Being treasurer or president of a society could show leadership, organisation, and teamwork.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Volunteering (legal or non-legal) might show empathy, communication, and resilience.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Organising events or working in a student ambassador role could highlight time management, responsibility, or public speaking.</li> </ol>For instance, I used to discuss my role as Welfare Secretary for my university’s Motorsport Society. I would briefly describe what my responsibilities were, and how this developed relevant skills (e.g. empathy, communication, collaboration). The extra-curricular does not need to be law-related, as long as you draw the transferable skills from it!I would also make sure to tie your example(s) back to specific skills relevant to a trainee solicitor, like attention to detail, working under pressure, collaboration, or adaptability. This shows that you understand what skills are relevant to the role.Hope that helps! <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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