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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 720" data-attributes="member: 1"><p style="text-align: center"><strong><u>Question 3: Do you have any advice for the cover letter?</u></strong></p><p></p><p>I would usually go for a structure like this:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">(1 paragraph) Brief introduction stating what I'm applying for (vac scheme/training contract) at X firm and what stage I'm at (e.g. third year at university).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"> (2 paragraphs) Why I'm interested in the firm (I would sometimes tie in why commercial law here too)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">(1-2 paragraphs) My work experience, extra-curricular activities and positions of responsibility</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">(1 paragraph) I conclude with a few sentences to tie things up.</li> </ol><p>Your answer doesn't have to follow the same structure or order but you should have a structure. Try to be concise, use simple language and make it easy to read.</p><p></p><p>Finally, some applications have both a cover letter and an application form. In that case, I would say your cover letter should only cover what you haven't discussed in your application form. For example, if you were asked "why are you applying to this firm?" and "tell me about your positions of responsibility/extracurricular activities" in your application form, then you might want to focus on why commercial law, work experience and any other skills or achievements in your cover letter.</p><p style="text-align: center"></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 720, member: 1"] [CENTER][B][U]Question 3: Do you have any advice for the cover letter?[/U][/B][/CENTER] [B][U][/U][/B] I would usually go for a structure like this: [LIST=1] [*](1 paragraph) Brief introduction stating what I'm applying for (vac scheme/training contract) at X firm and what stage I'm at (e.g. third year at university). [*] (2 paragraphs) Why I'm interested in the firm (I would sometimes tie in why commercial law here too) [*](1-2 paragraphs) My work experience, extra-curricular activities and positions of responsibility [*](1 paragraph) I conclude with a few sentences to tie things up. [/LIST] Your answer doesn't have to follow the same structure or order but you should have a structure. Try to be concise, use simple language and make it easy to read. Finally, some applications have both a cover letter and an application form. In that case, I would say your cover letter should only cover what you haven't discussed in your application form. For example, if you were asked "why are you applying to this firm?" and "tell me about your positions of responsibility/extracurricular activities" in your application form, then you might want to focus on why commercial law, work experience and any other skills or achievements in your cover letter. [CENTER][/CENTER] [/QUOTE]
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