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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 246699" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hey!</p><p></p><p>They do sound similar, but they're testing slightly different things. I would separate them by:</p><p></p><p><strong>1. Why Kingsley Napley?</strong></p><p></p><p>This is about the firm itself, so I would focus on what differentiates Kingsley Napley - e.g. its private client strength, culture, size, client base, notable matters, etc. You could reference the practice areas briefly, but the emphasis should be on: why this firm over others? It helps to tie it to yourself as well, such as your long-term goals and personal values.</p><p></p><p><strong>2. How will the work experience contribute to your journey?</strong></p><p></p><p>This is more forward-looking and personal, so I would shift the focus onto:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Skills that you want to develop in the programme</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Exposure that you hope to gain </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How this placement helps you confirm or test your interest in certain areas</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How it fits into your long-term plan </li> </ul><p>Overall, it is mainly about showing that you have made a deliberate choice to apply to Kingsley Napley's programme specifically, and why.</p><p></p><p><strong>3. Which practice areas interest you?</strong></p><p></p><p>This is where you go deeper into the specific practice areas. I would pick 1-2 areas and explain:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What the area involves (very briefly)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Why it interests you (linking to your past experiences or future career goals)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Why Kingsley Napley's practice motivates you specifically (e.g. ranking, client type, type of work)</li> </ul><p>In short, I would split the three questions into:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Why the firm</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Why this experience for you</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Why these specific practice areas</li> </ol><p>There will still be some overlap, but changing the focus of each answer helps to avoid sounding repetitive. 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=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 246699, member: 42112"] Hey! They do sound similar, but they're testing slightly different things. I would separate them by: [B]1. Why Kingsley Napley?[/B] This is about the firm itself, so I would focus on what differentiates Kingsley Napley - e.g. its private client strength, culture, size, client base, notable matters, etc. You could reference the practice areas briefly, but the emphasis should be on: why this firm over others? It helps to tie it to yourself as well, such as your long-term goals and personal values. [B]2. How will the work experience contribute to your journey?[/B] This is more forward-looking and personal, so I would shift the focus onto: [LIST] [*]Skills that you want to develop in the programme [*]Exposure that you hope to gain [*]How this placement helps you confirm or test your interest in certain areas [*]How it fits into your long-term plan [/LIST] Overall, it is mainly about showing that you have made a deliberate choice to apply to Kingsley Napley's programme specifically, and why. [B]3. Which practice areas interest you?[/B] This is where you go deeper into the specific practice areas. I would pick 1-2 areas and explain: [LIST] [*]What the area involves (very briefly) [*]Why it interests you (linking to your past experiences or future career goals) [*]Why Kingsley Napley's practice motivates you specifically (e.g. ranking, client type, type of work) [/LIST] In short, I would split the three questions into: [LIST=1] [*]Why the firm [*]Why this experience for you [*]Why these specific practice areas [/LIST] There will still be some overlap, but changing the focus of each answer helps to avoid sounding repetitive. I hope that helps! :) [/QUOTE]
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