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<blockquote data-quote="Andrei Radu" data-source="post: 218125" data-attributes="member: 36777"><p>Also, in case this may be useful, I thought to copy bellow a section of my successful Willkie application where I discussed an interest in PE. As you can see here, a very concise explanation of you interest can also suffice:</p><p></p><p><em>The first reason why I am applying to Willkie Farr & Gallagher (Willkie) is its unique position as a US firm with strong transactional and contentious practices. Having enjoyed learning about businesses in two M&A-focused Virtual Experiences, I am attracted by the firm’s PE expertise. In an Open Day Philip Coletto explained that the sector-agnostic approach means trainees are exposed to a diverse range of transactions, developing into more versatile and commercially aware lawyers. However, in my summer internship at DLA Piper I also enjoyed conducting research into niche areas of the law to construct arguments for commercial litigations. Training at Willkie would enable me to also explore my interest in disputes and thus to make an informed decision when qualifying.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andrei Radu, post: 218125, member: 36777"] Also, in case this may be useful, I thought to copy bellow a section of my successful Willkie application where I discussed an interest in PE. As you can see here, a very concise explanation of you interest can also suffice: [I]The first reason why I am applying to Willkie Farr & Gallagher (Willkie) is its unique position as a US firm with strong transactional and contentious practices. Having enjoyed learning about businesses in two M&A-focused Virtual Experiences, I am attracted by the firm’s PE expertise. In an Open Day Philip Coletto explained that the sector-agnostic approach means trainees are exposed to a diverse range of transactions, developing into more versatile and commercially aware lawyers. However, in my summer internship at DLA Piper I also enjoyed conducting research into niche areas of the law to construct arguments for commercial litigations. Training at Willkie would enable me to also explore my interest in disputes and thus to make an informed decision when qualifying.[/I] [/QUOTE]
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