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  1. Erin

    Stephenson Harwood 10

    Tell us about a time you have exceeded expectations in your work and/or study. (250) (250) • What challenges did you experience? • How did you respond to those challenges? • What was the outcome? At XXX, I led a project supporting commercial due diligence for a PE firm acquiring a...
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    Squire Patton Boggs 6

    We'd love to know why you are motivated to pursue a career in a commercial law firm, in particular Squire Patton Boggs? (200 words max) I want to work in a commercial law firm because it involves aspects of business, economics, and current affairs, which all fall into my area of interest. There...
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    Squire Patton Boggs 5

    Nature of the activity you have undertaken or achievement you have been awarded. If you are referring to an activity please remember to specify dates and the typical number of hours per week spent on this activity. (300 words max) REDJanuary, Jan 01 2020 - Jan 31 2020 (161) As a team leader at...
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    Slaughter and May 13

    Dear XXX, I am writing to apply for the September 2025/March 2026 law intake Training Contract (I would be eligible to start in an earlier intake). I am a final-year LLB Law student at XXX with the added experience of an industrial placement year at the XXX. My organisational and time...
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    Slaughter and May 12

    Dear Ms Arnold, I am writing to you to be considered for a Slaughter and May Training Contract commencing in September 2025/March 2026. I am a final year student from Norway, expected to graduate from the University of Nottingham with a First Class degree in BSc Management. My interest in a...
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    Skadden 5

    Please give details of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements that will support your application.(250) (240) My undergraduate dissertation was awarded a Distinction and selected for publication by Bristol University Press. The topic, the...
  7. Erin

    RPC 2

    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 max) * At university, I was a dedicated member of...
  8. Erin

    Penningtons Manches Cooper 2

    Covering letter - please use this opportunity to tell us about yourself, your reasons for applying to Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP and why they resonate with you personally. Your cover letter should be a professionally laid out business document and should include the following: why you are...
  9. Erin

    Osborne Clarke 7

    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 described a current business issue or opportunity for organisations operating within one of our sectors. Why is this topic of...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright 20

    Dear Graduate Recruitment Team, I am writing to apply for the Norton Rose Fulbright Spring Vacation Scheme. I am a graduate of the University of Bristol with a first class degree in History. In order to fund my GDL and gain commercial experience, I have spent the past year working at...
  11. Erin

    Mishcon de Reya 7

    Aside from wanting a challenging career, why do you want to be a commercial lawyer, and why do you want to train at Mishcon de Reya? (298/300) Growing up with deaf parents exposed me to cultural differences from a young age. I developed the desire to connect with as many different people as...
  12. Erin

    Jones Day 9

    Please give a brief summary of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements gained at School, University, Law School or in employment. (100 words) As a recipient of the Career Commitment Scholarship, BPP University has recognised my dedication to...
  13. Erin

    Hogan Lovells 13

    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...
  14. Erin

    Herbert Smith Freehills 19

    Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you. (We are looking for structure and succinctness in your answer. Your answer does not need to be related to law or HSF and it is a chance for us to find out more about you and your interests) (Up to 300 words, inclusive of...
  15. Erin

    Eversheds Sutherland 11

    1. When have you worked towards an ambitious goal? As part of your answer, please describe how you tackled the goal, what set-backs you faced and what energised you about the situation. I worked towards an ambitious goal when I joined my university mooting society in first year. I aimed to win...
  16. Erin

    Dentons 5

    Please tell us about a current issue or news article that has interested you. How might the topic be relevant to Dentons and our clients? (250 words) I recently read an interesting new article by Forbes Magazine concerning how leading global companies are using sustainability as a market...
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    CMS 14

    In your view, what steps should a law firm take to put client relationships at the forefront of its strategy? (194) In an increasingly competitive industry, firms can prioritise their clients by adopting a highly commercial approach. This involves considering the current and future economic...
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    CMS 13

    In your view, what steps should a law firm take to put client relationships at the forefront of its strategy? (200 words) Having a diverse workforce is one way to put client relationships first. A diversity of socio-economic backgrounds is key to strong client relationships because studies show...
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    Bristows 5

    1.Please provide your personal statement in the space below. Please outline why have you chosen to become a commercial solicitor and what relevant skills and experience you possess that you feel make you a suitable candidate. Studying Law at university has given me a deep interest in the...
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    Bird & Bird 5

    What attracts you to a Trainee Solicitor role at Bird & Bird? What is motivating you to pursue a career at Bird & Bird? (200) (200) To fund my PGDL, I spent the past year working at AlphaSights, an expert network which assists companies and PE firms with commercial due diligence in M&A...

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