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<blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 183400" data-attributes="member: 36738"><p>Hiya [USER=37026]@waj0106[/USER] <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Although I haven't applied for a solicitor apprenticeship programme, many of the same considerations apply when answering motivational questions more generally. The way the question is structured gives you some flexibility in deciding which parts to emphasise, but it's a good idea to try and address all three aspects. Additionally, your approach might depend partly on the word count you're given, but assuming a 250-word limit, here’s one way to structure your answer:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Explain your interest in commercial law</strong>: Shift to why you are interested in commercial law. For instance, you could mention the opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions; the ability to offer legal advice to certain clients of the firm whose work you find interesting; or the way commercial lawyers often have to develop a wide range of sectors and industries.<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong><strong>Why does this route suit you?</strong> </strong>There are several benefits of this particular route to qualification, so you'll want to discuss why this route suits you personally. Perhaps it’s the opportunity to learn on the job, gain early exposure to legal professionals, or the flexibility that this route offers compared to more traditional academic routes into the profession.<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Why this firm? </strong>Finally, connect your answer to the specific firm. Explain what attracts you to them. Given the limited word count, I'd encourage you to focus on key practice areas that you find interesting. Make sure to align these convincingly with your own experiences and motivations. When discussing these matters, make sure to link this back to your own career goals and explain why this firm is the right place for you to build your legal career.</li> </ol><p>Again, this is just a suggestion to help you get started, but I believe reflecting on the points mentioned above will really help you cover each part. Good luck! You got this!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ram Sabaratnam, post: 183400, member: 36738"] Hiya [USER=37026]@waj0106[/USER] :) Although I haven't applied for a solicitor apprenticeship programme, many of the same considerations apply when answering motivational questions more generally. The way the question is structured gives you some flexibility in deciding which parts to emphasise, but it's a good idea to try and address all three aspects. Additionally, your approach might depend partly on the word count you're given, but assuming a 250-word limit, here’s one way to structure your answer: [LIST=1] [*][B]Explain your interest in commercial law[/B]: Shift to why you are interested in commercial law. For instance, you could mention the opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions; the ability to offer legal advice to certain clients of the firm whose work you find interesting; or the way commercial lawyers often have to develop a wide range of sectors and industries. [*][B][B]Why does this route suit you?[/B] [/B]There are several benefits of this particular route to qualification, so you'll want to discuss why this route suits you personally. Perhaps it’s the opportunity to learn on the job, gain early exposure to legal professionals, or the flexibility that this route offers compared to more traditional academic routes into the profession. [*][B]Why this firm? [/B]Finally, connect your answer to the specific firm. Explain what attracts you to them. Given the limited word count, I'd encourage you to focus on key practice areas that you find interesting. Make sure to align these convincingly with your own experiences and motivations. When discussing these matters, make sure to link this back to your own career goals and explain why this firm is the right place for you to build your legal career. [/LIST] Again, this is just a suggestion to help you get started, but I believe reflecting on the points mentioned above will really help you cover each part. Good luck! You got this! [/QUOTE]
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