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<blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 190388" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=31826]@Amehta1[/USER] <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I think it’s absolutely fine to mention a career path that’s different from banking or consulting! In fact, choosing something you’re genuinely passionate about, like software engineering, can make your answer stand out (and show you have a personality!). The key is to explain why that career appeals to you, ensuring it isn't too far at odds with the sort of skills expected in a legal career.For example, when I’ve answered this type of question, I’ve mentioned roles like investigative journalism or research in foreign policy at one of my favourite think tanks . I focused on what drew me to those paths, describing the way I'd be using my analytical thinking or problem-solving, or even just getting the chance to work on impactful issues. Similarly, you could highlight what fascinates you about software engineering, like logical thinking, creativity in problem-solving, or attention to detail, and discuss these in a way that shows (rather than explicitly tells) the reader that you're interested in the sort of skills, challenges, and opportunities that make for a good commercial lawyer.The aim isn’t to choose something “commercial” but to show that you’re reflective and thoughtful about your interests. Best of luck, and let us know if you need more advice!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ram Sabaratnam, post: 190388, member: 36738"] Hiya [USER=31826]@Amehta1[/USER] :) I think it’s absolutely fine to mention a career path that’s different from banking or consulting! In fact, choosing something you’re genuinely passionate about, like software engineering, can make your answer stand out (and show you have a personality!). The key is to explain why that career appeals to you, ensuring it isn't too far at odds with the sort of skills expected in a legal career. For example, when I’ve answered this type of question, I’ve mentioned roles like investigative journalism or research in foreign policy at one of my favourite think tanks . I focused on what drew me to those paths, describing the way I'd be using my analytical thinking or problem-solving, or even just getting the chance to work on impactful issues. Similarly, you could highlight what fascinates you about software engineering, like logical thinking, creativity in problem-solving, or attention to detail, and discuss these in a way that shows (rather than explicitly tells) the reader that you're interested in the sort of skills, challenges, and opportunities that make for a good commercial lawyer. The aim isn’t to choose something “commercial” but to show that you’re reflective and thoughtful about your interests. Best of luck, and let us know if you need more advice! [/QUOTE]

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