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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 225528" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hi!You're not overthinking - that question can read both ways, so the safest and strongest approach is usually to combine the two angles! When firms ask "Why do you want a career in commercial law?", the graduate recruitment team essentially want to understand:1. Your genuine motivation - what exposure, experiences or observations made you interested in commercial law specifically (not just law in general)2. Your suitability - the skills, strengths and working style you have that make this career path a good fit overall.Most strong answers will weave both together. For example:1. Start with what sparked your interest (this could be work experience, commercial curiosity, something you studied, a deal you followed, etc)2. Then link this motivation to the aspects of the job you're drawn to (complex transactions, client-facing work, strategic problem-solving, international matters, etc.). This is also a way to demonstrate an understanding of what trainee solicitors actually do!3. Finish by showing how your skills and characteristics mean you'd thrive in that environment. Have a think about what skills and traits are essential for trainees, and discuss how you have showcased them in the past.So it's not necessarily an either / or - they're really asking you to show both your motivation and your fit. A balanced and concise answer should cover everything they want to see! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I hope that helps, and best of luck with the application!!</blockquote>

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