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    Morgan Lewis 3

    Please give us an example of when you have learned from a mistake. What was the mistake you made, and what did you learn from it? – 300 words I am supervised by the senior knowledge lawyer in Allen & Overy’s asset management team to handle regulatory-focused matters. Typically, for new...
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    Mills & Reeve 1

    What has attracted you to our Trainee role over similar opportunities you may have considered? (500) The opportunity to work across 14 specialist sectors and gain a genuine insight into the practice areas for expert lawyers is a key motivator for my application to Mills & Reeve. Earlier this...
  3. Erin

    Macfarlanes 13

    Please explain why you are applying to Macfarlanes (300 words) I am applying to Macfarlanes because I want to pursue a career as a commercial solicitor in an elite first-class City law firm that is a powerhouse in corporate M&A work. Macfarlanes’ recent achievement of the City Firm of the Year...
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    Macfarlanes 12

    Your achievements Please provide details of 1-3 achievements or activities that demonstrate the qualities we look for in a Macfarlanes trainee. You may include both academic and non academic achievements. (Max 300 words) 279 At XXX I worked as part of a team focused on winning new business...
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    Macfarlanes 11

    Please explain why you are applying to Macfarlanes. Max 300 words It is my desire to train at Macfarlanes because it is a truly ‘full-service’ firm offering Private Client Services in addition to Corporate and Commercial Services. I have a particularly keen interest in all aspects of Private...
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    Kirkland & Ellis 6

    Your letter should be addressed to Graduate Recruitment and include why you want to be a lawyer, what skills you can bring to the role of a trainee solicitor, and why you are applying to be a trainee solicitor at Kirkland & Ellis. Please limit your letter to 400 words. * I am pursuing a career...
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    Kennedys 1

    How does Kennedys differ from other firms you have applied to? (200 words max) The culture fostered at Kennedys is what sets it apart from other firms. I have had the distinct pleasure of experiencing the culture at Kennedys first-hand and, since then, Kennedys has only further excelled in...
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    K&L Gates 2

    Main Social, Leisure, Sporting Activities including community service and positions of responsibility held: (300) (300) I enjoy team sports. I joined the university rugby club despite never having played the sport before. As the only novice in a team of experienced players, I had to show extra...
  9. Erin

    Ince 2

    In a few words please tell us why you would like to be considered for work experience at Ince During my undergraduate studies in International Relations, I developed a keen interest in various areas of international law, including maritime law. I further pursued this interest by selecting...
  10. Erin

    Hogan Lovells 16

    We set our standards high, and we trust our people to hold themselves accountable for meeting other people's expectations. Describe a time when you had to drop everything and really 'raise your game' in order to keep a promise you had made to someone else. How did you manage both this and your...
  11. Erin

    Hill Dickinson 3

    Why are you applying to Hill Dickinson for a training contract? (250 words) Firstly, in my interactions with people from the firm, during a Legal Cheek Law Fair, everyone was approachable and helpful, I could tell it made for a good culture at the firm. The firm’s trainees Jonathan Ward and...
  12. Erin

    Herbert Smith Freehills 22

    A. Why do you want to work in private practice in an international law firm? What do you know about the role you are applying for? I want to work in private practice at HSF because I have a keen interest in the legal work involved, which I developed when attending the HSF First Year Workshop...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills 23

    1. Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you. (300 words max) A topic I know about is how Apple maintains customer loyalty. In June 2022, Counterpoint Research posted an update regarding the iPhone’s success in overtaking Android devices to claim most of the...
  14. Erin

    Haynes and Boone 1

    What standout characteristics do you have that might set you apart from other candidates? I am proactive, resourceful, and always looking for ways to become more efficient in my role. At Allen & Overy, I can comfortably navigate legal and commercial resources for research and tap into relevant...
  15. Erin

    Harbottle & Lewis 1

    1. Please provide details of any interests you pursue outside work and/or study. You should highlight any positions of responsibility held or other achievements you believe are noteworthy. (250 words max) * As a keen sports enthusiast, I enjoy being physically active and challenging my body and...
  16. Erin

    Freshfields 19

    Cover Letter (850 words max) My interest in commercial law initially developed whilst I was a research associate at [REDACTED], a policy consulting firm. When working on a policy paper regarding unfair competition in [REDACTED], I conducted research on the draft competition law and explored...
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    Freshfields 18

    Personal Statement Whilst interning at Shearn Delamore & Co, Malaysia’s leading law firm, I was exposed to a commercial lawyer’s work in navigating a client through a broad spectrum of business activities. This motivated me to understand how lawyers provide holistic guidance. Interning at Zain...
  18. Erin

    Freshfields 17

    In no more than 850 words, consider "Why Me, Why Freshfields and Why Commercial Law" as the basis of your Personal Statement. You may also wish to mention any positions of responsibility held at school or subsequently, any regular employment or other work experience and any achievements...
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    Freshfields 16

    Personal Statement I am applying for a Training Contract at Freshfields as the firm offers an excellent working environment within which to develop as a lawyer. I am a final year student from Norway, expected to graduate from the University of Nottingham with a First Class degree in BSc...
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    Fladgate 2

    After conducting your research you made the decision to apply for a training contract at Fladgate. A decision which could potentially shape the rest of your career. Please tell us what attracts you to Fladgate and why you have applied. (350 words) I am attracted to the culture at Fladgate. As a...

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