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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 191648" data-attributes="member: 36740">Hey there [USER=30665]@helloj[/USER] ,This is a really interestingly worded question. I find the ’how that lawyer would drive our business’ part really cute. Essentially, it is asking ’ why you ‘. In answering why you, I feel it is particularly important to note that there is no work experience section. This means that you will need to choose the most relevant parts of your life/work experiences to show demonstrated interest. I would also like to add that 500 words is a really demure enough word count to get you to write a really cutesy answer! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Another pro tip is that you don’t have to exactly partition the word count into three to write a good answer. You will find that some characteristics may take longer to touch on than others, but each of the three should be adequately explored. Aim for 120-170 words for each characteristic. Here’s how I would structure my response for each quality:1. Name the quality. 2. Why you feel it’s important for an outstanding lawyer.3. Why an outstanding lawyer at Ropes specifically. Since it‘s the only question, you may want to find a way to tie commercial awareness as a characteristic. Perhaps from this, you could then link with how this would enable you to excel in one of their core practice areas - say..their.. finance or private equity practice. 4. How you would drive the business of the law firm using that quality. You may find it helpful to look at the firm‘s long term growth strategy, or how they’ve been expanding/ their position in the market, to gauge some market sentiment. Then, using this trend, explain how you could add value to the firm using that competency. The reason I feel this is useful is that it shows you did your research into the firm’s actual business, and have had a thorough look at your skills to see where and how you can bring this value. Before all these, I recommend including an introductory sentence stating the three characteristics you will cover. This will provide a clear and easy structure for the recruiter to follow.Hope this helps!</blockquote>

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