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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 222969" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>That’s a great question, and I think you’re absolutely right that AI is a key theme to mention. The trick is to show how you fit into that evolving landscape, as the question is asking how your skills align with those changes.</p><p></p><p>For example, you could frame your answer around how technology (like AI and data analytics) is reshaping client expectations - commercial lawyers now need to combine legal knowledge with commercial awareness, adaptability, and an ability to use tech to deliver efficient, strategic advice. You could then link this to skills that you have developed, such as:</p><p></p><p>1. <strong>Adaptability and curiosity</strong> - maybe from learning new legal technology tools, or learning new software in other aspects of your background</p><p>2. <strong>Analytical thinking</strong> - showing that you can interpret AI-driven insights or understand the risks involved with digital innovation (i.e. regulation).</p><p>3. <strong>Client-focused mindset </strong>- emphasising that while AI streamlines processes, clients still value judgment, creativity, and relationship-building. Demonstrate that you understand that a level of supervision and clarification will always be needed for AI.</p><p></p><p>If you wanted to go broader, you could also mention globalisation, ESG concerns, and interdisciplinary teamwork - just make sure that you tie each to a skill you have demonstrated (like collaboration on cross-department projects).</p><p></p><p>A structure could look like:</p><p></p><p>1. Briefly describe how the role is evolving (AI, globalisation, ESG, etc.)</p><p>2. Identify two or three key skills commercial lawyers now need due to these changes</p><p>3. Show how you have demonstrated these skills in practice.</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 222969, member: 42112"] Hello! That’s a great question, and I think you’re absolutely right that AI is a key theme to mention. The trick is to show how you fit into that evolving landscape, as the question is asking how your skills align with those changes. For example, you could frame your answer around how technology (like AI and data analytics) is reshaping client expectations - commercial lawyers now need to combine legal knowledge with commercial awareness, adaptability, and an ability to use tech to deliver efficient, strategic advice. You could then link this to skills that you have developed, such as: 1. [B]Adaptability and curiosity[/B] - maybe from learning new legal technology tools, or learning new software in other aspects of your background 2. [B]Analytical thinking[/B] - showing that you can interpret AI-driven insights or understand the risks involved with digital innovation (i.e. regulation). 3. [B]Client-focused mindset [/B]- emphasising that while AI streamlines processes, clients still value judgment, creativity, and relationship-building. Demonstrate that you understand that a level of supervision and clarification will always be needed for AI. If you wanted to go broader, you could also mention globalisation, ESG concerns, and interdisciplinary teamwork - just make sure that you tie each to a skill you have demonstrated (like collaboration on cross-department projects). A structure could look like: 1. Briefly describe how the role is evolving (AI, globalisation, ESG, etc.) 2. Identify two or three key skills commercial lawyers now need due to these changes 3. Show how you have demonstrated these skills in practice. I hope that helps! :) [/QUOTE]
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