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<blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 185741" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hi [USER=37543]@DulyDiligent[/USER] I think you're definitely heading in the right direction with the points you've chosen. I think to really elevate your discussion of these answers, it's important to be as specific as possible. This will be important in helping you differentiate Freshfields from, say, Clifford Chance.For example, when discussing their cross-border expertise and success in the US market, try to highlight how Freshfields sets itself apart from other firms like Clifford Chance, which also have a strong cross-border presence and have made strong inroads in the US. What has made Freshfields distinctive in this respect and why is that motivating your application? I think this level of detail will help your personal statement stand out by showing that you can distinguish between firms in more nuanced ways. Similar points apply when discussing the cross-functionality of the corporate and litigation practices, as well as the firm's training programme (obviously on the last point you can mention the 8-seat training contract and other USPs).Additionally, you might want to check out an article/podcast in <a href="https://www.thelawyer.com/the-lawyer-podcast-what-we-really-think-of-freshfields-bclp-and-osborne-clarke/" target="_blank">The Lawyer</a> from this week, which touches on Freshfields' position compared to its competitors. I think it could be helpful in allowing you to frame more nuanced points into your personal statement!Good luck!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ram Sabaratnam, post: 185741, member: 36738"] Hi [USER=37543]@DulyDiligent[/USER] I think you're definitely heading in the right direction with the points you've chosen. I think to really elevate your discussion of these answers, it's important to be as specific as possible. This will be important in helping you differentiate Freshfields from, say, Clifford Chance. For example, when discussing their cross-border expertise and success in the US market, try to highlight how Freshfields sets itself apart from other firms like Clifford Chance, which also have a strong cross-border presence and have made strong inroads in the US. What has made Freshfields distinctive in this respect and why is that motivating your application? I think this level of detail will help your personal statement stand out by showing that you can distinguish between firms in more nuanced ways. Similar points apply when discussing the cross-functionality of the corporate and litigation practices, as well as the firm's training programme (obviously on the last point you can mention the 8-seat training contract and other USPs). Additionally, you might want to check out an article/podcast in [URL='https://www.thelawyer.com/the-lawyer-podcast-what-we-really-think-of-freshfields-bclp-and-osborne-clarke/']The Lawyer[/URL] from this week, which touches on Freshfields' position compared to its competitors. I think it could be helpful in allowing you to frame more nuanced points into your personal statement! Good luck! [/QUOTE]

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