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Many different kinds of people succeed at the law, and the best answer really will depend on your personality.
Consider carefully your own reasons and source of motivation. We may agree with Aristotle that "the law is reason free from passion ", yet an answer as to why you might want а career in law is the opposite - it is а rare opportunity to show your passion, so do not bе afraid to. It will help you stand out next to someone else, and an interviewer may well remember you bу it.
There are some characteristics that your interviewers, tutors and employers will bе expecting from you straight away, such as how good you might bе with clients, how much comrnercial awareness you have, and what characteristics you can bring to а role. Work experience helps prove you are competent in these areas, and leaves you with а wealth of examples to talk about on application foпns and during interviews.
So, before I leave you to mull over your answer to "why law? » here are three useful tips to improve your chances getting work experience:
Write а tailored letter, targeting а specific person in а firm.
Try requesting one to two days, not two weeks, as you are more likely to gain shorter placements than longer ones.
Make sure you write а thank you letter - it is а good way for you to be remembered positively, in case you want to go back.
You will bе asked why you have chosen law as а career on many occasions ЕХСЕРТ
while:
А applying for courses
В claiming for grant
С interviewing would-be law student
D filling out application forms
Why is it advisable to get prepared for the question "Why law?" well before you are going to answer it?
А You will concentrate better on the process of studying.
В It will be easier for you to attain your ambitious and ultimate goal. С It will make you more disciplined and determined.
D You won't look smart if you fail it.
Why did I fail the enrolment on an apprenticeship?
А because I considered law as а vital component in the successful integration of people
В because I knew little about the legal system
С because I hadn’t thought through the personal motives for pursuing а career in law
D because I wrote that the legal system in the country is the result of the relationship between Parliament and the courts
What will help you make an interviewer remember you?
А Prepare concise stories that demonstrate your ability to do the job.
В Mention work experience and skills, you possess that help you stand out. С Find someone to coach you through the questions.
D Bring as much enthusiasm to the interview as you can.
What characteristics will an employer bе expecting from an applicant immediately?
А An applicant must be able to display а great deal of creativity in problem solving.
В An applicant must have excellent interpersonal skills.
С An applicant must be able to draw reasonable assumptions from limited information.
D An applicant must be able to research quickly and effectively.
(Adapted from: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2014/jan/03/tips-for-studying-law)
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