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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 225083" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hello!You could approach this by choosing an industry sector that you genuinely understand or find interesting, then building your answer around three main parts: (1) the sector, (2) its current challenges or opportunities, and (3) how Baker McKenzie can help clients navigate them. A way to structure it could be:1. Choose a sector you can talk about confidentlyThis could include technology, financial services, consumer goods, energy, etc. I would pick one where you can point to clear trends in the market and legal implications that arise from these.2. Outline 2-3 key challenges or opportunitiesFor example, if you choose technology, you might talk about:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Increasing global regulation of AI and data privacy</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Digital transformation and M&A activity</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cybersecurity and cross-border data transfers</li> </ul>Or, if you choose energy and renewables, you might discuss:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The pressure to decarbonise</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Transition financing needs</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Complex ESG reporting requirements</li> </ul>Overall, I would aim for issues that are cross-border and legally complex, rather than generic ones. This will give you a lot more to talk about, and make it easier to link to Baker McKenzie.3. Link those issues to Baker McKenzie's strengthsThis should be the main part of your answer. Have a think about what Bakers McKenzie's strengths in the markets are, and their USPs. Show how these strengths help a client in your chosen sector. For example, if you choose tech:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Baker McKenzie could help clients navigate global data-privacy regimes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">They can advise on IP protection and licensing as companies scale internationally</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">They can support AI governance frameworks as new regulation emerges</li> </ul>I'd make sure to connect it to how Baker McKenzie would add value to their clients - what would they actually do that would help a client navigate these issues in the market?4. Tie it all togetherEnd by showing that you understand how the firm's global and multidisciplinary approach lets it solve complex, multi-jurisdictional problems in your chosen sector.Keeping it within 400 words should be relatively straightforward if you focus on one sector and avoid trying to cover too much (and focus on depth!).I hope that helps - 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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