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<blockquote data-quote="AvniD" data-source="post: 125605" data-attributes="member: 17155"><p>I'm sure your proficiency in English is not the issue- it's the case that the kind of writing that is expected in application forms is simply not the type of writing you learn about at school or even uni for that matter. </p><p></p><p>It's more logical and structured. Every sentence has a point that builds upon your core argument and every point is supported by evidence of some sort. </p><p></p><p>So if you say that you like X firm ➡️ you need to substantiate this with why/what aspect do you like about the firm ➡️ provide evidence to show how you know you like this aspect ➡️ bring it together by talking about why having this aspect matters to your training.</p><p></p><p>This is only one such structure- you can adopt any structure that works for you that helps convey your message in an evidence-based manner. </p><p></p><p>I would highly recommend getting at least a couple of applications formally reviewed with us here at TCLA or with your uni counsellor or any other person/organisation you trust to understand how legal writing must be structured as this will help you understand where you can improve. </p><p></p><p>I would also recommend going through our Weekly Application Pitfalls thread <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/weekly-application-pitfalls.4525/" target="_blank">here</a> to see what James, an ex-Application Review team member, had to say about common mistakes he encountered as part of his role at TCLA.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AvniD, post: 125605, member: 17155"] I'm sure your proficiency in English is not the issue- it's the case that the kind of writing that is expected in application forms is simply not the type of writing you learn about at school or even uni for that matter. It's more logical and structured. Every sentence has a point that builds upon your core argument and every point is supported by evidence of some sort. So if you say that you like X firm ➡️ you need to substantiate this with why/what aspect do you like about the firm ➡️ provide evidence to show how you know you like this aspect ➡️ bring it together by talking about why having this aspect matters to your training. This is only one such structure- you can adopt any structure that works for you that helps convey your message in an evidence-based manner. I would highly recommend getting at least a couple of applications formally reviewed with us here at TCLA or with your uni counsellor or any other person/organisation you trust to understand how legal writing must be structured as this will help you understand where you can improve. I would also recommend going through our Weekly Application Pitfalls thread [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/weekly-application-pitfalls.4525/']here[/URL] to see what James, an ex-Application Review team member, had to say about common mistakes he encountered as part of his role at TCLA. [/QUOTE]
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