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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 225103" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hi!</p><p></p><p>You could approach this question by showing how the values directly support the firm's Top 30 vision. A starting structure could be:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Define the values: </strong>briefly explain what collaboration and innovation mean in a legal setting - things such as sharing expertise and finding smarter or more efficient ways to work, etc.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Show how collaboration strengthens performance: </strong>move on to discuss why law firms (and this firm particularly) view collaboration as a strength, and how it improves performance. I'd emphasise that working well across departments leads to better client outcomes, more joined-up advice, and the ability to take on more complex, high-value matters (which are all essential for a Top 30 firm!).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Explain why innovation matters:</strong> then discuss the opportunities and positives that having an innovative approach can bring. I'd highlight that innovative processes and technology improve efficiency, reduce costs, and help the firm stay ahead of competitors. You might also mentioned that it positions the firm as forward-thinking in a rapidly changing legal market.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Link to talent and culture:</strong> importantly, I'd also make sure to mention that a collaborative and innovative environment attracts and retains strong lawyers, which strengthens the firm's long-term growth as well (helping it work towards its Top 30 goal).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Conclude by tying it back to the vision: </strong>make sure that you make it clear that these values help the firm deliver a better service, differentiate itself from competitors in the market, and build the capabilities needed to reach Top 30 status. This should be the focus of your answer!</li> </ol><p>I hope that helps and gives you some ideas to have a think about - best of luck with the application! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 225103, member: 42112"] Hi! You could approach this question by showing how the values directly support the firm's Top 30 vision. A starting structure could be: [LIST=1] [*][B]Define the values: [/B]briefly explain what collaboration and innovation mean in a legal setting - things such as sharing expertise and finding smarter or more efficient ways to work, etc. [*][B]Show how collaboration strengthens performance: [/B]move on to discuss why law firms (and this firm particularly) view collaboration as a strength, and how it improves performance.[B] [/B]I'd emphasise that working well across departments leads to better client outcomes, more joined-up advice, and the ability to take on more complex, high-value matters (which are all essential for a Top 30 firm!). [*][B]Explain why innovation matters:[/B] then discuss the opportunities and positives that having an innovative approach can bring. I'd highlight that innovative processes and technology improve efficiency, reduce costs, and help the firm stay ahead of competitors. You might also mentioned that it positions the firm as forward-thinking in a rapidly changing legal market. [*][B]Link to talent and culture:[/B] importantly, I'd also make sure to mention that a collaborative and innovative environment attracts and retains strong lawyers, which strengthens the firm's long-term growth as well (helping it work towards its Top 30 goal). [*][B]Conclude by tying it back to the vision: [/B]make sure that you make it clear that these values help the firm deliver a better service, differentiate itself from competitors in the market, and build the capabilities needed to reach Top 30 status. This should be the focus of your answer! [/LIST] I hope that helps and gives you some ideas to have a think about - best of luck with the application! :) [/QUOTE]
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