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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 244869" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hello!I'm doing well, thank you - hope you are too! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I'd say that when asking this question, interviewers are looking for self-awareness and a realistic understanding of the job. A good approach could be:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Acknowledge that social justice work is important, but explain that it doesn't align as closely with your interests or skill set day-to-day</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Be specific about what draws you to commercial law (e.g. problem-solving, working with businesses, the scale of the impact, the pace and variety, etc.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">On money, I wouldn't necessarily deny it outright - it is usually fine to say financial stability matters, but I'd make it clear that it isn't the sole driver</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If helpful, you could mention that pro bono work is a way to stay engaged with access to justice issues.</li> </ul>If the question is asked and you don't expect it, I'd aim to stay calm and balanced - defensiveness is likely to hurt more than honesty! I probably would've reacted the same way as you (as it's quite a harsh question), but I'd try to answer as honestly and transparently as possible.I hope that assists! <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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