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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 222286" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hello!I've quoted a post below that might assist in structuring your answer more generally. In terms of having something unique - the question isn't really asking about whether you have an extraordinary quality or a one-of-a-kind story. CMS will want to see that you've thought about how you would contribute to their culture, clients, or working style. Since you already have paralegal experience at Magic Circle firms, that's a really strong foundation! You could frame your impact around the following ideas:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bringing a client-focused mindset: you could talk about how your experience has taught you to anticipate client needs, work efficiently under pressure, and contribute to smooth transactions or case management.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Offering an international perspective: as an international student, you bring cross-cultural awareness and adaptability, which are both really valuable at a global firm such as CMS.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Contributing to teamwork and innovation: as CMS puts a lot of emphasis on collaboration and forward-thinking legal services, you could mention wanting to contribute by helping the firm deliver practical, tech-driven solutions, etc.</li> </ul>You definitely don't need a world-changing story - just show self-awareness, enthusiasm, and a genuine understanding of CMS's values. Make sure to back up each example with references to your previous experiences, so that they can see how you have demonstrated these skills and traits before.I hope that assists - best of luck with the 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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