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  1. Erin

    Kirkland & Ellis 5

    Dear Graduate Recruitment, I am a penultimate year Law student at the [REDACTED], writing to apply for a place on the 2023 Vacation Scheme at Kirkland & Ellis (‘K&E’). My interest in commercial law stems from my participation in a virtual M&A internship with Forage, where I gained insight into...
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    Freshfields 14

    My legal aspirations began through enjoying intellectual engagement with how the law defines and regulates complex institutions. This interest was reaffirmed through my extensive mooting experience which gave me ample opportunity to engage critically with the law. This developed into an...
  3. Erin

    Dechert 9

    Please explain why you want to pursue a career as a commercial solicitor and why you would like to practice at Dechert. My legal aspirations began through enjoying intellectual engagement with how the law defines and regulates complex institutions and relationships which was facilitated by my...
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    Willkie Farr & Gallagher 4

    Q1 - Please explain why you would like a career in commercial law. Max 250 words My legal aspirations began with my interest in intellectually engaging with how the law defines and regulates complex institutions and relationships. This interest was reaffirmed through the first year of my...
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    White & Case 13

    Dear Graduate Resourcing and Development Team, I am a second-year law student at the LSE, and I am applying for the 2023 White & Case summer vacation scheme. My legal aspirations began with my interest in intellectually engaging with how the law defines and regulates complex institutions and...
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    Latham & Watkins 10

    Why would you choose to train at Latham over another firm? (300 max) I am attracted to Latham for numerous reasons. Firstly, I am draw to the Firm’s Tier 1 corporate restructuring and insolvency practice. I am presently enjoying doing an elective module on corporate insolvency in which I...
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    Mishcon de Reya 6

    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? (300 words max) In commercial legal practice, there is rarely a ‘right’ answer – hence; critical thinking is paramount. Nouvelle legal problems materialise...
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    Baker McKenzie 16

    Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you. (300 words max) For the past two years alongside my degree, I have been part of Enactus Nottingham, a student-led entrepreneurial-based non-profit driving social and environmental change. Working on a wide array of social...
  9. Erin

    Ashurst 8

    Please use this section to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor and work at Ashurst. (738) I want to work as a commercial lawyer as it is engaging to immerse myself in the commercial aspects of a client's business. For example, as a debt...
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    Allen & Overy 10

    Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer at A&O and what do you think are the key skills and qualities required for success? (250 words) A&O’s proficiency at advising businesses on ‘first-in-kind’ transactions and disputes attracts me to the firm, as when completing work experience at []...
  11. Erin

    Akin Gump 4

    What motivates you to pursue a career as a commercial Solicitor? Explain how you would add value as a Trainee in the London office of Akin Gump. (250 words) My motivation for becoming a commercial lawyer stems partly from my core career goals and from my practical experience working in...
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    Akin Gump 3

    What motivates you to pursue a career as a commercial Solicitor? Explain how you would add value as a Trainee in the London office of Akin Gump. 250 words My interest in commercial law began after participating in a Pathways to Law negotiation workshop surrounding a fictional client being sued...
  13. Erin

    Addleshaw Goddard 8

    How do you feel your skills and attributes would suit a legal career at AG? (2000 characters) Firstly, my strong ability to simplify complex information would suit a legal career at AG. This is a skill I developed in my role as a writer for my university's student newspaper. My articles range...
  14. Erin

    Taylor Wessing 2

    **Please tell us about any activities that you have been involved with over the past 3 years that you feel has helped build your skillset. This can range from sports teams to mooting, to simply juggling responsibilities you have at home. (250 words max) *** In 2020, I wrote a review of a...
  15. Erin

    How to Prepare for a Law Firm Interview...

    Hi everyone, how is your week going for far? 😊 Who here can relate to this situation?: "Your phone goes off. You know that sound - it’s an email notification. You open your inbox, and there it is. The email you’ve been waiting for for weeks. You tentatively hover over it. Ok, breathe, click…...
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    Starting to draft your first applications of this cycle? Let me help you get a head start.

    Hi everyone, it's Erin here! 👋 You may recognise my name from our weekly newsletters, but if not, hello! It's lovely to virtually meet you. 😊 I wanted to jump into the forum and check in - how are you feeling ahead of this cycle? With firms beginning to open their applications for their...
  17. Erin

    EMW Law - Training Contract 2025

    Apply here. Find out more here. --- I encourage you to use this thread to discuss your applications to this position: ⭐️Have you heard back from the firm yet? ⭐️What response did you receive? ⭐️How far did you get in the application process? Let the community know below. 😊
  18. Erin

    Maples Teesdale - Training Contract 2024

    Apply here. Find out more here. --- I encourage you to use this thread to discuss your applications to this position: ⭐️Have you heard back from the firm yet? ⭐️What response did you receive? ⭐️How far did you get in the application process? Let the community know below. 😊
  19. Erin

    Anthony Gold - Training Contract 2024

    Find out more here. Apply here. --- I encourage you to use this thread to discuss your applications to this position: ⭐️Have you heard back from the firm yet? ⭐️What response did you receive? ⭐️How far did you get in the application process? Let the community know below. 😊
  20. Erin

    Laceys Solicitors - Training Contract 2025

    To Apply: Email Gemma Freeman at [email protected], Gemma will then send you the application form and details of completion deadlines. Find out more here. Good luck! --- I encourage you to use this thread to discuss your applications to this position: ⭐️Have you heard back...

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