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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 217449" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hello [USER=42213]@Jennifer2003[/USER] !Great question! This comes up a lot, and having a structure can really help you stay within 200 words. A simple structure could look like this:1. Why solicitor? (80-100 words)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Explain why this career path appeals to you specifically (rather than barrister or another profession).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You may want to discuss things such as: working directly with clients, applying the law in a practical and commercial way, experiencing a variety through seat rotations, or enjoying teamwork and collaboration.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I'd keep this personal, and link it to a past experience or moment that confirmed your interest.</li> </ul>2. Relevant skills (80-100 words)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pick 2-3 key strengths and give a short example for each. This could be communication (e.g. explaining complex issues clearly at Citizens Advice), organisation / resilience (e.g. managing a busy reception or balancing deadlines), or analysis / research (e.g. through academic work or problem-solving in another role).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It's important to then show how each skill prepares you to be effective as a trainee.</li> </ul>3. Conclusion (1-2 sentences / 20 words)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">End your answer with a line that ties your motivation and skills together, e.g. "These experiences have reinforced my ambition to qualify as a solicitor".</li> </ul>Heres an example (although your answer should be more detail and tailored):"I aspire to be a solicitor because the role blends intellectual challenge with real client impact. My role in the university legal advice clinic has reinforced this interest through experiencing the impact first-hand, and strengthened my research and problem-solving abilities. I bring organisation, resilience and strong communication skills, which equip me to work effectively with colleagues and support each individual clients' needs".Make sure that you can relate the skills that you possess back to the reasons that you'd like to be a solicitor - for example, if you are motivated by the client-facing elements, I would discuss communication skills.I hope that makes sense! Best of luck with your application <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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