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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 189777" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=33808]@theonecompetant[/USER]  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Just adding to what [USER=33615]@cleojwilliams[/USER] has aptly mentioned, I think it's perfectly fine to bring up. It could definitely be acceptable to cite this as a motivating factor, depending on the firm you're applying to and depending on how you frame the point. I think the key thing to remember is questions like "Why do you want to join us?" are fundamentally motivational, so if you find the firm’s merger compelling, you’ll want to reflect carefully on what it suggests about the firm and why that matters to you (particularly as a trainee).For example, does the merger strengthen the firm’s capabilities in certain practice areas, providing you with opportunities to gain deeper exposure to areas that align with your interests? Does it signal a shift in the types of clients the firm advises or the nature of the matters you might get involved in? Again, if so, how does that align with your own interests and goals? Framing your answer in terms of what the merger means for you as a future trainee shows a clear connection to your motivations (which, again, is what this question is getting you to spell out).You might also want to have a think about why law firms decide to merge. Firms often merge to expand their geographical reach, enabling them to better serve global clients, or tap into new and emerging markets. As I mentioned above, mergers between firms can also strengthen the firm’s expertise in certain practice areas or industries, creating a more comprehensive offering for clients. If any of these points resonate with you, you could weave them into your reasoning to show you’ve considered what the merger represents for the firm and why it interests you personally.Hope this helps and good luck with the application!</blockquote>

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