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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 223187" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>I would approach this question with a simple and logical structure. You don't need anything too fancy - they just want to see your reasoning in a way that flows. I would think of the answer in three parts:</p><p></p><p><strong>1. Start with why commercial law:</strong> just a few sentences on what attracts you to commercial work - whether that is the business focus, problem-solving, client interaction, or the collaborative nature of commercial deals. Make sure you back up any motivations with tangible examples, either from your studies or work experience.</p><p></p><p><strong>2. Explain why this firm: </strong>I would pick two or three genuine reasons that connect to your interests, such as specific practice strengths, the kind of work they're known for, or their approach to training and culture. You can link this to why commercial law and your future aspirations to show why you are particularly motivated to apply this firm.</p><p></p><p><strong>3. Finish why the key skills needed: </strong>make sure to highlight key skills that are required for a commercial lawyer - things such as teamwork, attention to detail, communication, resilience, etc. If the firm has a list of key competencies on their website, it might be useful to refer to these as this is likely what they believe are most important for success! I would also briefly link them to your own experiences to demonstrate how you have displayed them.</p><p></p><p>This will keep your answer clear, avoids repetition, and addresses each element of the question.</p><p></p><p>I hope that assists! <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: 223187, member: 42112"] Hello! I would approach this question with a simple and logical structure. You don't need anything too fancy - they just want to see your reasoning in a way that flows. I would think of the answer in three parts: [B]1. Start with why commercial law:[/B] just a few sentences on what attracts you to commercial work - whether that is the business focus, problem-solving, client interaction, or the collaborative nature of commercial deals. Make sure you back up any motivations with tangible examples, either from your studies or work experience. [B]2. Explain why this firm: [/B]I would pick two or three genuine reasons that connect to your interests, such as specific practice strengths, the kind of work they're known for, or their approach to training and culture. You can link this to why commercial law and your future aspirations to show why you are particularly motivated to apply this firm. [B]3. Finish why the key skills needed: [/B]make sure to highlight key skills that are required for a commercial lawyer - things such as teamwork, attention to detail, communication, resilience, etc. If the firm has a list of key competencies on their website, it might be useful to refer to these as this is likely what they believe are most important for success! I would also briefly link them to your own experiences to demonstrate how you have displayed them. This will keep your answer clear, avoids repetition, and addresses each element of the question. I hope that assists! :) [/QUOTE]
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