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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 248506" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!I'd say that your two alternative options are good ideas! The key idea is to pick something that is genuine but can also be developed and improved other time. For example, I always used to say public speaking as my personal weakness, but also highlight the steps I've taken to grow more comfortable with it.In relation to your two ideas:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wanting to understand a topic before offering a view: this is a solid answer. It shows that you favour diligence, but that you also acknowledge that in commercial settings speed matters too. I would say that framing it around learning to give a provisional view (with caveats) works well, and shows that you are commercially aware.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Trying to work things out yourself before asking for help: again, a very strong example which is very applicable to commercial law. In lean teams (including in US firms), knowing when to escalate is important and demonstrating that you are taking steps to be proactive and save your supervisors time shows good judgment.</li> </ul>Out of the two, I would probably say that the second example is slightly stronger for commercial law as you can directly link it to teamwork and efficiency. However, as long as you can show clear steps that you have taken to improve, I'd say either will work fine.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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