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  1. Erin

    Withers 3

    1. Why do you want to be a lawyer? (60 words max) * Studying a History degree, I enjoyed examining primary and secondary sources to find information and subsequently build an argument. I can practically apply my research and analytical skills as a lawyer: to provide client-focused solutions...
  2. Erin

    Withers 2

    Why do you want to be a lawyer? (60 words max) I want to be a lawyer because I enjoy critical thinking and solving complex problems – it is exciting to research and create new solutions. I have found client engagement to be a strength of mine, and I enjoy collaborating with others to achieve...
  3. Erin

    Weil Gotshal & Manges 5

    Why have you decided to pursue a career as a commercial solicitor? Max 200 words Running a digital marketing agency, [REDACTED], inspired me to pursue a career as a commercial solicitor. This experience enhanced my analytical and advisory skills by helping companies navigate complex business...
  4. Erin

    Watson Farley & Williams 6

    1) Why are you applying to WFW? I am applying to WFW for 3 main reasons. Firstly, with 17 offices across multiple jurisdictions, WFW has a strong international reach. Ensuring consistency of quality services across all offices displays the firm’s strong local experience to advise international...
  5. Erin

    Watson Farley & Williams 5

    Outside of employment or work experience, please tell us about any positions of responsibility you have held and what you enjoy doing in your spare time (please include dates). (250) I am passionate about voluntary work and finding ways to provide genuinely effective help to others through...
  6. Erin

    Trowers & Hamlins 7

    Q1. Who are our main competitors and how do we differentiate ourselves from them? (250) Trowers & Hamlins (“Trowers”) being a top 20 real estate law firm enables you to compete with the likes of Addleshaw Goddard and Pinsent Masons. All three firms have a strong real estate sector, however...
  7. Erin

    Trowers & Hamlins 6

    Who are our main competitors and how do we differentiate ourselves from them (250) As a top 20 real estate law firm, Trowers & Hamlins competes with other City firms which have a large presence in this sector. Such firms include Pinsent Masons, Addleshaw Goddard and Eversheds Sutherland...
  8. Erin

    Trowers & Hamlins 5

    1. Who are our main competitors and how do we differentiate ourselves from them? (250 – 249 words to start, 249 words with suggested changes) Addleshaw Goddard and Pinsent Masons are the main competitors to Trowers. They have top-tier real estate practice in social housing finance and a strong...
  9. Erin

    Stephenson Harwood 16

    Tell us about a time you have exceeded expectations in your work and/or study. What challenges did you experience? How did you respond to those challenges? What was the outcome? I exceeded expectations when on the first in-person day of teaching for Debate Chambers, I was informed that the...
  10. Erin

    Stephenson Harwood 15

    Tell us about a time you have exceeded expectations in your work and/or study. 250 words MAX As the COVID pandemic swept across the globe, I saw an opportunity to start my own digital marketing agency, [REDACTED]. I was determined to succeed, but my initial efforts to secure a client fell...
  11. Erin

    Slaughter and May 15

    Dear Ms Janine Arnold, I am a first-class graduate of Durham University writing to apply for a 2025 training contract. I am increasingly motivated to pursue a career in commercial law due to my legal experiences which have given me a greater appreciation of the work undertaken by commercial...
  12. Erin

    Russell Cooke 3

    Question 1: Discuss a news article that interests you and how it is relevant to the firm. A recent article by The Times on the leasehold trap caught my attention due to the connection with my current Real Estate studies and my interest is the UK’s economic wealth inequality. Normally ground...
  13. Erin

    RPC 4

    At RPC we work in a collaborative environment. Provide an example where you have demonstrated your ability to collaborate. You may want to make reference to your hobbies, interests and/or work experience to illustrate your answer. As an extrovert with a background in debate and public...
  14. Erin

    RPC 3

    At RPC we work in a collaborative environment. Provide an example where you have demonstrated your ability to collaborate. You may want to make reference to your hobbies, interests and/or work experience to illustrate your answer. (300 words) My achievements and extra-curricular activities will...
  15. Erin

    Reed Smith 6

    Please provide us with any additional information that you would like to share about yourself, including your main activities or interests outside of study or work-life and for example any awards or personal achievements – 250 words. One of my main enthusiasms outside of study is baking. From...
  16. Erin

    Osborne Clarke 9

    Osborne Clarke is renowned for working across core sectors that are at the cutting edge of innovation and driving transformation of our clients' businesses. Please describe a current business issue or opportunity for organisations operating within one of our sectors. Why is this topic of...
  17. Erin

    Osborne Clarke 8

    Osborne Clarke is renowned for working across core sectors that are at the cutting edge of innovation and driving transformation of our clients' businesses. Please describe a current business issue or opportunity for organisations operating within one of our sectors. Why is this topic of...
  18. Erin

    Norton Rose Fulbright 24

    Please enter your cover letter below. In your letter you need to include why you think you will be a good commercial solicitor and why you are applying to Norton Rose Fulbright. (750 words max) Dear Graduate Recruitment team, I have recently graduated with am LLM in Transnational Law at...
  19. Erin

    Morrison & Foerster 1

    Why legal career at an international law firm and why Morrison Foerster. Firstly, I believe at Morrison Foerster I would receive the best quality training and a lot of exposure to front-page deals. Morrison Foerster has a relatively small intake of trainees each year, meaning everyone is...
  20. Erin

    Morgan Lewis 4

    Why have you applied to Morgan Lewis? What do you think are the skills and attributes you possess that distinguish you from other applicants? The opportunity to work at Morgan Lewis (“ML”), an elite firm with a truly global presence (with 2,200+ legal professionals across 31 offices) and...

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