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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 200183" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=39488]@elena11[/USER]It's great that you're thinking ahead about this! When discussing other firms you've applied to, it's generally a good idea to mention firms that are similar to the one you're interviewing at. This is not necessarily just to seem more 'genuine,' but because it helps demonstrate that you’ve taken a methodical and considered approach to your applications.In answering the question, I’d start by briefly defining what you mean by ‘competitors.’ You could mention that you're taking a broad view, considering a range of factors such as firms with similar strengths in particular practice areas, international footprints, or firm structures. From there, you can explain how these factors shaped your decision to apply to the firm with whom you are interviewing, as well as others that align along similar parameters. This way, you’re showing the interviewer that your applications weren’t random but were instead guided by clear reasoning.If your applications have been to a mix of firms, that’s fine too. Just be ready for your interviewers to push back and get you to articulate why this firm stands out for you given the variety of firms you've mentioned applying to (this happened to me once when I mentioned one firm that was very, very different from the one that I was interviewing at).Best of luck with your AC!</blockquote>

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