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<blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 190694" data-attributes="member: 36740"><p>Hi [USER=35810]@Star Light[/USER] , [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] had already perfectly explained this so I don’t have anything to add. </p><p></p><p>I have some tips from a more general perspective on deal dropping. It’s important to be mindful on how you include deals in your applications. I’d be weary of falling into the trap of dropping deals in applications just for the sake of them, unless they specifically relate to, or back up a strong interest in the firm’s work. Many firm’s would have worked on similar deals, so ensure that the deals relate to something of specific importance to you as an <strong>individual. </strong>For example, was it a landmark deal? What was so ‘landmark’ about it in the industry that resonated with <strong>you? </strong>If the deal is not typical to what’s seen in other firms, is it in a niche? Why does that niche appeal to you? Why would working on similar deals appeal to you?</p><p></p><p>Here are two examples from my own experience - they are fictitious, but the overall concepts remain when naming deals.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ex. 1: </strong>ABC Law working on the acquisition of GHY by YUP really appealed to me. This represents the high calibre of deals I would love to get involved in whilst training. This again, is solidified by the firm‘s Band 1 Chambers ranking in Corporate M&A and Private Equity. </p><p></p><p><strong>Ex. 2:</strong> ABC Law working on the energy transition in Africa really appealed to me. Particularly, the firm‘s work on the development of the central power frames in the Somalian region stood out, having been named the largest project financing deal in Africa then. As a Somalian, where inconsistent power supply was one of the bane‘s to my existence growing up, I am keen to support Africa’s energy development as a UK-qualified lawyer. </p><p></p><p>As you can see, the second example is backed up by specific interest. Similarly, when talking about the international reach of the deal, talk about the London office‘s involvement and why that specific deal appealed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Amma Usman, post: 190694, member: 36740"] Hi [USER=35810]@Star Light[/USER] , [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] had already perfectly explained this so I don’t have anything to add. I have some tips from a more general perspective on deal dropping. It’s important to be mindful on how you include deals in your applications. I’d be weary of falling into the trap of dropping deals in applications just for the sake of them, unless they specifically relate to, or back up a strong interest in the firm’s work. Many firm’s would have worked on similar deals, so ensure that the deals relate to something of specific importance to you as an [B]individual. [/B]For example, was it a landmark deal? What was so ‘landmark’ about it in the industry that resonated with [B]you? [/B]If the deal is not typical to what’s seen in other firms, is it in a niche? Why does that niche appeal to you? Why would working on similar deals appeal to you? Here are two examples from my own experience - they are fictitious, but the overall concepts remain when naming deals. [B]Ex. 1: [/B]ABC Law working on the acquisition of GHY by YUP really appealed to me. This represents the high calibre of deals I would love to get involved in whilst training. This again, is solidified by the firm‘s Band 1 Chambers ranking in Corporate M&A and Private Equity. [B]Ex. 2:[/B] ABC Law working on the energy transition in Africa really appealed to me. Particularly, the firm‘s work on the development of the central power frames in the Somalian region stood out, having been named the largest project financing deal in Africa then. As a Somalian, where inconsistent power supply was one of the bane‘s to my existence growing up, I am keen to support Africa’s energy development as a UK-qualified lawyer. As you can see, the second example is backed up by specific interest. Similarly, when talking about the international reach of the deal, talk about the London office‘s involvement and why that specific deal appealed. [/QUOTE]
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