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Message: <blockquote data-quote="rr1809" data-source="post: 228874" data-attributes="member: 31530">Hi, Hope the application season is going well for you. In regards to your application, I can see a real desire to work at the firm but the way you have phrased certain motivations don't best display them. 1) Some of your language is sometimes emotive and casual, where it could be more succinct and formal. e.g calling Skadden a firm that wants to 'prove itself', 'proving yourself over and over again', 'showing myself I could do this was worth it'. You could condense some of this down into neater and more formal phrasing. They are an esteemed firm with offices worldwide working on massive deals, and you clearly resonate with this breadth and depth- you can hone in on that in a clearer and more formal way that best displays your own skills and research into the firm. 2) Wanting to work at a firm that is keen on expansion is a very good reason to write about, but you need to display how this growth makes them unique, as many firms share this mindset- some more research into the firm could help tailor this point e.g you could find a noteworthy deal, a longterm client or new firm initiative that interests you and include this. 3) Your second paragraph is stronger, but again has some casual language e.g 'I realised I would enjoy transactional work'- what was it specifically about your module? Many candidates may have studied these modules, what makes your interest note worthy? 4) Further, in any application or interview try not to mention things you don't like (e.g competition) as you will be a trainee at the firm (hopefully) and have to sit in a variety of seats, so you should appear open to everything!Overall, your application could do with more signposting of your research into the firm which you can then link to your own skills in a better manner. Try to avoid casual language in the future too as lawyers need to be clear and concise.I hope this helps, you can message me if you need more advice/need me to elaborate on any points.</blockquote>

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