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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 226466" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hello!I'd approach these questions by making your answers targeted, evidence-driven, and personal. I've set out below how I would approach each one - hopefully it helps as a starting point! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />1. Why Paul, Weiss?I'd focus on specificity. Make sure that instead of discussing generic points such as "prestige" or "top-tier private equity", dig into the aspects of the firm that genuinely attract you:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Practice areas that Paul, Weiss is known for (e.g. private equity, litigation, etc.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Big headline matters the firm has handled that particularly resonate with you</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The culture - things such as their diversity values, their training style or the collaborative environment</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Any interactions that you have had with lawyers / trainees (e.g. at open days, networking events, on LinkedIn).</li> </ul>The important part is to connect those features back to you. Explain why they matter to you, with reference to both your past experiences and your future career goals and what you hope to contribute. You should show the graduate recruitment team why you are a good fit for the firm based on those two things.2. How do your extracurriculars align with a career at Paul, Weiss?Pick 2-4 extracurriculars that clearly demonstrate relevant skills or qualities. For example, this might look something like:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Business societies / finance roles / commercial awareness competitions -> private equity or transactional awareness</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Advocacy or debating -> litigation interest and communication skills</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pro bono / volunteering -> aligns with the firm's strong pro bono culture</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Competitions / sport / leadership -> resilience, teamwork, high performance, etc.</li> </ul>For each activity, I'd briefly describe what you did, then emphasise the skills that you gained and how they translate to a training contract at Paul, Weiss (and why you'd be a good fit!). Make sure to show growth and reflection, and how you made an individual impact.For example, when I applied to Paul, Weiss last cycle, I discussed my participation in BIUCAC and how this showed an interest in private equity work and developed commercial awareness skills. I could then link this to my motivations for applying to the firm, which helped to create a clear image of how my experiences align with the firm overall.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=":)" /></blockquote>

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