Hi
@Jessica Booker , I hope you are doing well. Could you please tell me, in an interview:
(i) For 'Why Commercial Law' - let's say I tell the interviewer that I want to do Commercial law because I like writing and putting my ideas on paper and I also explain properly where I have done this and what exactly I enjoyed during the process -
should I also go into the details of how good I am at writing , for example mentioning any accolades that I may have won recognising my writing abilities? Is the last part necessary or can I leave it out in an interview?
(ii) In general, does Grad Rec like if the applicant can recite a great deal of facts + awards and other textual details verbatim or does it come across as "trying too hard" or "too polished and not relaxed and conversational enough"?
(iii)- If I am asked "Why law", should I clarify if they mean why I want to become a commercial lawyer or why I chose to study a law degree?
(iv)- Is it okay if my "Why law, why the firm and why me" answers are slightly longer than usual? I have tried chopping them down but I feel that every detail that I mention is important to me. Will the interviewer stop me midway or tell me to be brief?
Thanks in advance.