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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 217383" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey! I think the best way to approach these questions is to treat them like mini personal statements. I would keep them personal and tailored to DLA Piper, and reflective of your own experiences when you can.Here is how I’d break it down:Personal Experience and Motivation for LawThis question is asking you to go beyond generic motivations (like problem-solving or liking to debate) and focus on something that genuinely developed your interest. This is ideally something that you personally experienced or were actively involved in.The typical structure I would follow is:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Briefly explain the context - what was the experience, and why was it relevant?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Reflect on what you realised from this experience - did it change your perspective? Did it spark an interest in a distinct area, such as regulation?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Link this to your long-term career ambitions - how did it lead you to pursue a career in law? Why does DLA Piper align with that?</li> </ol>This doesn’t have to be a legal experience! It could be something like helping someone navigate complex systems, a moment that taught you analytical thinking, or a personal situation with a legal element. The main thing is that you have to clearly link it back to your motivation for law!DLA Piper Insights ArticleThis is your opportunity to showcase your commercial awareness and understanding of the firm’s work, and how your interests align.I would structure my response using the following:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Choose an article on a client sector that you find interesting - this should ideally be something that overlaps with your genuine interests and your background (e.g. emerging tech, ESG, healthcare etc.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Summarise the main points of the article in your own words - this should be brief, but show that you understand the commercial and legal implications</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Explain why this topic resonates with you - what does it tell you about the evolution of the legal industry? What part of it excites you? Does it relate to something you have studied or explored in another setting?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Link to DLA Piper - think about the firm’s international reach, sector focus, innovation, or work with leading clients. How does this article show the kind of work that you’d be interested in working in?</li> </ol>I would avoid picking a random article - choose something that you have a genuine interest in, and clearly explain why that is and how it links to your future career.I know that there aren’t a lot of words available due to the word limit, so you should aim to be as concise as possible. Hope this helps! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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