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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 248152" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hi!Not a silly question at all - and no problem!I would be slightly wary of framing it in that way. It is absolutely important to show that you understand the reality of working in commercial law, including unpredictability and long hours, and that you are motivated by the pace and intensity. I've even had questions in interviews that address this and ask how I would feel about working late nights. However, it might come across slightly strangely to a Partner if you state that you love working until 1-2am (even if that is how you genuinely feel!). It might help to reframe it in another way. For example, instead of emphasising the late nights, you could say something along the lines of:"After speaking to a trainee, I was struck by how involved they were in fast-paced and high-value transactions. During my vacation scheme at X, I experienced that intensity first-hand and I found that environment energising. I am motivated by being part of something significant and working as a team to get a deal over the line, even when it requires extra commitment"You are still signalling that you understand the demands and genuinely enjoy high-pressure, transactional work, but you are highlighting the substance of the work rather than the hours.Therefore, I don't think you should hide your enthusiasm for the pace and intensity if that is what draws you to commercial law! I would just make sure you anchor it in the quality of the work and the teamwork involved, rather than the late nights themselves.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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