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Message: <blockquote data-quote="missfuturetraineemaybe" data-source="post: 228881" data-attributes="member: 39631">Hey,For your first point, I would recommend expanding upon what you mean by the firm has the mentality of determined newcomer. How has this been demonstrated in their work/ strategy? Have they explicitly stated that they are wishing to operate as a startup/newcomer or has this been shown in their involvement in new/evolving industries and geographical locations. Or is this something exemplified in how they value entrepreneurship among their lawyers. I think the firm's work of deals valued at $1tn is more of a product of this newcomer mentality, and you would benefit from explaining how/where this mentality comes from and how it is demonstrated in the day-to-day work at Skadden. I think your point of linking it back to yourself and your experience moving to the UK is great and definitely shows alignment, but this should be coupled with express comments on how Skadden's newcomer mentality is maintained.For your second point, I think it's great to focus on a specific sector, it combines a unique strength of Skadden, its M&A practice, with a new and evolving sector. This also actually links well with your first point about being a newcomer. I think you would benefit from discussing a recent deal in this space that the firm has worked on, to showcase the depth of your research and interest. I also think you do not necessarily need to make comments about decades-old disputes, as many law firms also want their trainees to keep an open mind about other practices. Overall, I think you have great experiences and interests and with a few changes this would definitely be an even stronger application! Wishing you all the best <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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