How does Kennedys differ from other firms you have applied to?

[User84]

Hi all! On the Kennedys application form, they ask 'how does Kennedys differ from other firms you have applied to'. I'm wondering if HR wants me to name other firms that I have applied to like RPC that also focus on insurance and then identify a factor that distinguishes Kennedys from them, or if I should be more general in mentioning 'unlike my other firms of choice'?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi all! On the Kennedys application form, they ask 'how does Kennedys differ from other firms you have applied to'. I'm wondering if HR wants me to name other firms that I have applied to like RPC that also focus on insurance and then identify a factor that distinguishes Kennedys from them, or if I should be more general in mentioning 'unlike my other firms of choice'?

Either approach is fine (seen both work well) but being specific with the distinguishing features is really important either way, and then aligning it to your motivations equally so.

 

[User84]

Either approach is fine (seen both work well) but being specific with the distinguishing features is really important either way, and then aligning it to your motivations equally so.

Thanks for your help!

 

[AvniD]

Hi all! On the Kennedys application form, they ask 'how does Kennedys differ from other firms you have applied to'. I'm wondering if HR wants me to name other firms that I have applied to like RPC that also focus on insurance and then identify a factor that distinguishes Kennedys from them, or if I should be more general in mentioning 'unlike my other firms of choice'?

You could do both as long as you structure it well. I'd state the distinguishing factor ➡️ explain how/why this makes Kennedys different from other firms you're applying to ➡️ link this factor to your motivations for wanting to work at Kennedys (quality of training, international reach, ethos, a certain sector/practice area expertise etc. ). Does this make sense?

 

[User84]

You could do both as long as you structure it well. I'd state the distinguishing factor ➡️ explain how/why this makes Kennedys different from other firms you're applying to ➡️ link this factor to your motivations for wanting to work at Kennedys (quality of training, international reach, ethos, a certain sector/practice area expertise etc. ). Does this make sense?

It does make sense, thanks!

 

[AvniD]

It does make sense, thanks!

Not a problem- let me know how you get on with your applications!

 

[Praying4TC2022]

Hi all! On the Kennedys application form, they ask 'how does Kennedys differ from other firms you have applied to'. I'm wondering if HR wants me to name other firms that I have applied to like RPC that also focus on insurance and then identify a factor that distinguishes Kennedys from them, or if I should be more general in mentioning 'unlike my other firms of choice'?

Please follow the following thread for updates on the Kennedys 2023 Training Contract application. Kennedys Training Contract 2023 | The Corporate Law Academy Forum

 

[Praying4TC2022]

Thanks for your help!

Please follow the following thread for updates on the Kennedys 2023 Training Contract application. Kennedys Training Contract 2023 | The Corporate Law Academy Forum