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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 223542" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hey!</p><p></p><p>They are different questions, but they should complement each other rather than repeat the same points.</p><p></p><p>"Why commercial law?" is mainly about your personal motivations - such as what aspects of the work appeal to you, what experiences shaped your interest, and what strengths you bring to that type of work. This could cover things like enjoying problem-solving, being interested in how businesses operate, or liking complex transactions. This question does not need to have firm-specific detail.</p><p></p><p>"Why commercial law at X firm?" shifts the focus of your answer to the firm specifically (i.e. its work, clients, culture, training style, international reach, etc.) and how those things match what you are looking for in your training and career. You can reference your motivations and connect them to what the firm offers, but the bulk of your answer should show that you have researched the firm and understand what makes it distinct - and why that makes it the right fit for you. Essentially: "<em>Given my motivations and interests, this is the firm that fits</em>"</p><p></p><p>A simple way to break it down could be:</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>1. First Question: </strong>why this career suits you</p><p><strong>2. Second Question:</strong> why this firm is the right place for you to do it</p><p></p><p>The two answers should link, but they should focus on different parts <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I hope that assists!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 223542, member: 42112"] Hey! They are different questions, but they should complement each other rather than repeat the same points. "Why commercial law?" is mainly about your personal motivations - such as what aspects of the work appeal to you, what experiences shaped your interest, and what strengths you bring to that type of work. This could cover things like enjoying problem-solving, being interested in how businesses operate, or liking complex transactions. This question does not need to have firm-specific detail. "Why commercial law at X firm?" shifts the focus of your answer to the firm specifically (i.e. its work, clients, culture, training style, international reach, etc.) and how those things match what you are looking for in your training and career. You can reference your motivations and connect them to what the firm offers, but the bulk of your answer should show that you have researched the firm and understand what makes it distinct - and why that makes it the right fit for you. Essentially: "[I]Given my motivations and interests, this is the firm that fits[/I]" A simple way to break it down could be: [B] 1. First Question: [/B]why this career suits you [B]2. Second Question:[/B] why this firm is the right place for you to do it The two answers should link, but they should focus on different parts :) I hope that assists! [/QUOTE]
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