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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 223726" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!As you only have 200 words, I would be really selective and tie everything back to what Clifford Chance values. A structure could be:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Start with 1-2 core strengths (e.g. commercial awareness, teamwork, problem-solving) and briefly show how you have developed these - for example, through your work experience, academics, university societies, etc. These are the skills that you have learned and can demonstrate with evidence.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Link each strength directly to the role of a Clifford Chance trainee. For example, how your analytical skills help you break down complex matters, or how working with diverse teams has prepared you for Clifford Chance's collaborative, global environment. I would have a look at their website and see what values and attributes they highlight as most important to them, and try to tie these in where you can.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Add 1-2 personal attributes (e.g. resilience, adaptability, attention to detail) and again connect them to the demands of a fast-paced, high-performing firm like Clifford Chance. Compared to the core strengths, these are character traits that you naturally have or have developed over time.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Finish your answer with a forward-looking sentence about how these skills will enable you to contribute and grow at the firm.</li> </ol>A rough word count split could be:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">30-40 words on background/skills gained</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">120-130 words linking those skills to Clifford Chance</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">20-30 words on your future contribution to the firm</li> </ul>I would just make sure that everything is specific, concise, and clearly relevant to Clifford Chance's culture and expectations.I hope that helps, and best of luck with your 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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