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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 219209" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hi!That's a great question - you're right that the prompt doesn't explicitly ask you to link your experiences back to the firm, but it's still worth showing a bit of reflection rather than just listing activities. A good approach might be to describe what you did, why you learned, and why it was meaningful - without turning it into a mini cover letter. This way, you are describing why you are a good fit for Latham & Watkins whilst still answering the question. For example, an experience / achievement I might discuss could be:"As runner-up in BIUCAC 2024, I worked closely with my team to analyse a complex corporate scenario and deliver a strategic proposal under time pressure. It was a great opportunity to strengthen my commercial thinking and teamwork skills"This sort of approach shows insight and relevance without explicitly stating 'this is relevant to Latham & Watkins'. So, include your key achievements, but frame them in a way that highlights growth and transferable skills rather than just listing experiences <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I hope that helps - good luck with your application!</blockquote>

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