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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ZNadeem" data-source="post: 217499" data-attributes="member: 40237">Hi!For Q1, I’d suggest working backwards. Think about what aspects of commercial law as a career you’d like to learn more about (e.g. international work, client-facing responsibilities, the variety of practice areas, or how lawyers balance technical advice with commercial awareness). Then use those points as the basis of your answer. A good way to structure it is PEA:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Point – identify the aspect of commercial law</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Evidence – explain how attending the Open Day (presentations, Q&A panels, networking with trainees/associates, skills workshops) will give you insight into that aspect</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Analysis – reflect on why this matters to you and how it will help you decide whether commercial law is right for you</li> </ul>This way, your answer goes beyond “I want to attend to learn more” and actually links the Open Day’s activities to your personal development.For Q2, focus on 2–3 clear strengths of Squire Patton Boggs. These could include things like their reputation in public policy, their mid-market deal strength, their strong transatlantic platform, or their sector specialisms. Again, use PEA:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Point – name the strength</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Evidence – back it up with rankings, recent deals, awards, or specific initiatives</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Analysis – explain why that strength is meaningful to you personally (e.g. aligns with your interest in cross-border work, policy involvement, or exposure to certain sectors)</li> </ul>The key is to strike a balance: avoid making it sound like a brochure by always looping back to why this matters to you. That personal connection is what makes the answer persuasive.</blockquote>

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