You do not know how much of an impact this video has had on my application writing. Using this method, I realised I had a lot more to offer and that in previous application cycles, I just undersold myself. Really Really grateful for this.
Great, advice I am currently applying for a master for the IPLS in Belfast and I have been struggling to put my thoughts into words in this regard. I can't simply say I want to practice tech and IP law . Working in retail over two six-month peroids has allowed me to develop a commercially oriented minset, but I am nervous being a milk-man wouldn't be considered relevent.
Hi Idin, this video is so well done & insightful, thank you for putting out such great content! This is by far the best walkthrough of the 'why commercial law' question. Keep up the good work!
Hello Idin, thank you so much for the helpful video! I am in my first year of post-grad law degree, previously I worked in the public policy field and am now looking to switch to commercial law. I was just wondering do you have any advice in presenting my interest in a being a commercial lawyer, despite not having any direct business/corporate related experience? Thank you!
@@IdinSabahipoureeeeek!! Update: I used this format and GUESS WHO GOT AN INTERVIEW???? this girl☺️🥺thank you, Idin❤ interestingly, it’s for a mini-pupillage. I’m actually an aspiring barrister, but your videos remain a lifesaver.🎉
@@onyi__ That's AWESOME! I'm so glad to hear you've managed that :D (and who knew I was helping aspiring barristers too) Hope you smash the interview (check out my 'watch this before an assessment centre' video for my advice to you pre-interview)!
@@IdinSabahipour 'Tell us about a project you have recently worked on or a challenge you have faced as part of a team. Describe your role, the outcome, and what you learned' - I find competency ones quite hard to come up with and to pad out in the right way! This one is 300 words. Do they expect you to link back to the firm? Thanks!
@@rebeccawillis7313 Ahhhh, maybe I should do a video on competency questions in general. I wouldn't say you would have to link to the firm specifically. Maybe you'd be able to link the competency shown to the qualities needed during the training contract more generally. I'll add this topic to my list anyway!
Hi Idin, thanks for your brilliant and useful videos! if it's not too late, could you maybe do a vid on how to answer the "what is your greatest achievement question"? I really struggle in answering this. Thanks in advance
Great content thank you. I have an interview coming up and I was wondering how would you structure an answer for "tell us about a recent case that has caught your interest?" or something along those lines.
Hey Shah! Thanks for the comment. For something like that, the way I'd approach it is: (1) Outline the case in a sentence or two, to say what is happening (e.g. Company X bought Company Y); (2) Why it interested you (e.g. Indicative of a wider trend of similar acquisitions); (3) Link to the firm as far as possible (e.g. How could the firm you're interviewing at respond to the wider trend mentioned in point 2?) This isn't a framework that fits every news story but generally, if you pick a story that can relate to the firm in some way, it'll give you more opportunity to talk in more depth and show your understanding of the firm which is really good. Good link in the interview 🤞
This is so brilliant. I have scoured the internet for examples because I had no idea how to write this. Do you have any tips for someone who already has had one year of legal training (in another country)? It almost seems like a chicken and egg situation where I've ALREADY trained for a year, but now I'm applying for a training contract in the UK, and I have to act like I haven't started my career yet.
Hey @Pokadoodledoo! Thanks so much for the kind words. To be honest, I can't imagine how having past legal work experience isn't going to be helpful for an app now. It's usually a good way to show that you understand what the role is. But maybe I've not fully understood the situation. Send me a message on IG (@idinsabahipour) if you want to chat about it.
@@IdinSabahipour I was just Working on this question, so this was really helpful as it was not packed with legal experience examples, and there was a clear structure, 🙏🏻
Hi Idin. Really great video. Just a question, should we write about open days/insight days we attended with other firms (and not the one we're applying to) in our 'why commercial law' question? Would that backfire?
Hi Natasha! Thanks for the comment - I'm glad you found it useful. I'd say you definitely should! At such an early stage in your career, a firm would expect that you'd looked at different law firms. It would, in my opinion, look good to see you've shown an interest in the career as a whole. Just make sure you can take those 'general' commercial things you've learnt from other experiences and make them relevant to the 'specific' firm you're applying to. Hope that helps!
Hey Kat! I think it depends on if the question is using "corporate law" as a synonym for commercial law or if its actually referring to the "corporate practice area". For the first type of scenario, I think it's okay. For the second though, I'd focus more on talking about corporate work or mergers, acquisitions etc. that demonstrate your interest in corporate. I know that's a wishy-washy answer, but I hope that helps!
Thank you idin this video is great I like and subscribed it. Please I have a question if you could do a video on how to find out that a particular law firm is different from it's competitors I am planning to apply to Charles Russel speechly, MacFarlane, farrer band co, and withers worldwide they all look the same known for its private client high net worth individual same seat structure , pro Bono diversity inclusion. So if they ask how they are different from it's competitors what would be answer. If you could a video or answer me here I would be grateful. Also, maybe you should do video on Watson Glaser critical thinking test. Thanks regards Hamid.
Hey Hamid! Thanks for this. I'm definitely going to do a video on Watson Glaser tests. About telling the difference between firms, that's definitely a challenge. Did you see the video I made on how to research law firms? That might help you out with that!
Thank you! 🙏 Definitely not... I have never done any accounting before and everything you need to know, they'll teach you on the LPC before you start the job.
@@IdinSabahipour omg thank you so much for the information. 🙏 I’m still not sure which law to take between Commercial & Corporate 😫 . If I may ask , does Corporate need Accounting ?
You do not know how much of an impact this video has had on my application writing. Using this method, I realised I had a lot more to offer and that in previous application cycles, I just undersold myself. Really Really grateful for this.
Thank you so much, Bilal - I'm so happy to hear that!
Good luck in your applications 🤞
Great, advice I am currently applying for a master for the IPLS in Belfast and I have been struggling to put my thoughts into words in this regard. I can't simply say I want to practice tech and IP law . Working in retail over two six-month peroids has allowed me to develop a commercially oriented minset, but I am nervous being a milk-man wouldn't be considered relevent.
Hi Idin, this video is so well done & insightful, thank you for putting out such great content! This is by far the best walkthrough of the 'why commercial law' question. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much, Andreea!
This has been super helpful, thank you Idin!
I'm glad to hear it. You're welcome, Itmam.
I just like how you stopped mid-quote to check what the quote says
Haha got to make sure it's all 💯 with the accuracy!
Hello Idin, thank you so much for the helpful video! I am in my first year of post-grad law degree, previously I worked in the public policy field and am now looking to switch to commercial law. I was just wondering do you have any advice in presenting my interest in a being a commercial lawyer, despite not having any direct business/corporate related experience? Thank you!
Thank you for this - I had bullet points to write but I was lost for structure!
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.
Thank you!🤝🤝
Very insightful! Will deffo be using this technique. Thank you so much for sharing 😊
Yes! I'm glad to hear it's useful Chiddi!
Your videos are really useful!
Many thanks!
Thanks for watching, Rafael!
You do SUCH an amazing job. You have no idea🥺❤️
I'm SO glad you found the video useful. Thank you for watching :)
@@IdinSabahipoureeeeek!! Update: I used this format and GUESS WHO GOT AN INTERVIEW???? this girl☺️🥺thank you, Idin❤ interestingly, it’s for a mini-pupillage. I’m actually an aspiring barrister, but your videos remain a lifesaver.🎉
@@onyi__ That's AWESOME! I'm so glad to hear you've managed that :D
(and who knew I was helping aspiring barristers too)
Hope you smash the interview (check out my 'watch this before an assessment centre' video for my advice to you pre-interview)!
@@IdinSabahipour already on it!!
Thanks for this! Got assessment centres next week so v helpful reminder to know application inside out ! 💪🏽
Nice!!! Good luck next week 🤞
Let me know if you want me to cover any other common application questions!
This would be very helpful!
@@rebeccawillis7313 Any particular ones you're having trouble with?
@@IdinSabahipour 'Tell us about a project you have recently worked on or a challenge you have faced as part of a team. Describe your role, the outcome, and what you learned' - I find competency ones quite hard to come up with and to pad out in the right way! This one is 300 words. Do they expect you to link back to the firm? Thanks!
@@rebeccawillis7313 Ahhhh, maybe I should do a video on competency questions in general.
I wouldn't say you would have to link to the firm specifically. Maybe you'd be able to link the competency shown to the qualities needed during the training contract more generally.
I'll add this topic to my list anyway!
Hi Idin, thanks for your brilliant and useful videos! if it's not too late, could you maybe do a vid on how to answer the "what is your greatest achievement question"? I really struggle in answering this. Thanks in advance
Such an insightful video! Really glad you have decided to give advice as it’s really helpful
I'm glad you found it useful, Rianna!
Hi Idin, just wanted to thank you for your videos!! I wish I knew all of this earlier
You're very welcome Leonardo. I hope it helps!
Loving the faster pace!
Thanks, my man!
This is very helpful for my personal statement!! Thank you!
You're welcome!
This is so helpful, thank you!
I'm glad to hear it!
Extremely helpful, thank you Idin!
I'm glad it was useful, Maria!
this was super helpful!!
Great video man really helpful
Thanks, Josh!
Thanks!
Super helpful! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Great content thank you. I have an interview coming up and I was wondering how would you structure an answer for "tell us about a recent case that has caught your interest?" or something along those lines.
Hey Shah! Thanks for the comment.
For something like that, the way I'd approach it is:
(1) Outline the case in a sentence or two, to say what is happening (e.g. Company X bought Company Y);
(2) Why it interested you (e.g. Indicative of a wider trend of similar acquisitions);
(3) Link to the firm as far as possible (e.g. How could the firm you're interviewing at respond to the wider trend mentioned in point 2?)
This isn't a framework that fits every news story but generally, if you pick a story that can relate to the firm in some way, it'll give you more opportunity to talk in more depth and show your understanding of the firm which is really good.
Good link in the interview 🤞
@@IdinSabahipour Thank you Idin!
extremely insightful video, some great tips here!
Thanks so much!
Great video! Thanks Idin :)
You're welcome Yohaan! I'm glad you found it useful.
This is so brilliant. I have scoured the internet for examples because I had no idea how to write this. Do you have any tips for someone who already has had one year of legal training (in another country)? It almost seems like a chicken and egg situation where I've ALREADY trained for a year, but now I'm applying for a training contract in the UK, and I have to act like I haven't started my career yet.
Hey @Pokadoodledoo!
Thanks so much for the kind words.
To be honest, I can't imagine how having past legal work experience isn't going to be helpful for an app now. It's usually a good way to show that you understand what the role is. But maybe I've not fully understood the situation.
Send me a message on IG (@idinsabahipour) if you want to chat about it.
Thanks so much Idin! :)
You're welcome! I'm glad you found it useful.
This video is Brilliant! Thank you 🙏🏻
You're welcome! I'm glad it's helpful, Mercia!
@@IdinSabahipour I was just Working on this question, so this was really helpful as it was not packed with legal experience examples, and there was a clear structure, 🙏🏻
@@merciaw5681 Good luck in the application
meaningful video！！！
So useful thanks!
I'm glad you found it useful!
Dude thank u so much!
Yes, Pooja! I'm glad you found it useful. 🙏
Hi Idin. Really great video. Just a question, should we write about open days/insight days we attended with other firms (and not the one we're applying to) in our 'why commercial law' question? Would that backfire?
Hi Natasha!
Thanks for the comment - I'm glad you found it useful.
I'd say you definitely should!
At such an early stage in your career, a firm would expect that you'd looked at different law firms. It would, in my opinion, look good to see you've shown an interest in the career as a whole.
Just make sure you can take those 'general' commercial things you've learnt from other experiences and make them relevant to the 'specific' firm you're applying to.
Hope that helps!
@@IdinSabahipour thank you!
Can this video apply to ‘why are you interested in being a solicitor?’ Or would that need a different approach.
I think it'd fit really well to that question!
This is really helpful, thank you! May I ask if these answers can be used for why corporate law as well?
Hey Kat!
I think it depends on if the question is using "corporate law" as a synonym for commercial law or if its actually referring to the "corporate practice area".
For the first type of scenario, I think it's okay. For the second though, I'd focus more on talking about corporate work or mergers, acquisitions etc. that demonstrate your interest in corporate.
I know that's a wishy-washy answer, but I hope that helps!
@@IdinSabahipour This helps!!! Thank you so much for this🥰👍🏻
If no one hires you then create your own firm! Is that impossible!?
Nice info bro 👍
Cheers, man!
Thank you idin this video is great I like and subscribed it.
Please I have a question if you could do a video on how to find out that a particular law firm is different from it's competitors I am planning to apply to Charles Russel speechly, MacFarlane, farrer band co, and withers worldwide they all look the same known for its private client high net worth individual same seat structure , pro Bono diversity inclusion. So if they ask how they are different from it's competitors what would be answer. If you could a video or answer me here I would be grateful.
Also, maybe you should do video on Watson Glaser critical thinking test.
Thanks regards
Hamid.
Hey Hamid!
Thanks for this. I'm definitely going to do a video on Watson Glaser tests.
About telling the difference between firms, that's definitely a challenge. Did you see the video I made on how to research law firms?
That might help you out with that!
Brother,are you from Pakistan?
Hey bro - No, originally from Iran!
A great video !❤️
Do you need Accounting to study Commercial Law?😭 I’m asking because I didn’t ! Omg
Thank you! 🙏
Definitely not... I have never done any accounting before and everything you need to know, they'll teach you on the LPC before you start the job.
@@IdinSabahipour omg thank you so much for the information. 🙏
I’m still not sure which law to take between Commercial & Corporate 😫 . If I may ask , does Corporate need Accounting ?
Nope ☺
Why isn’t “because I want money” a valid answer 😭😭
Lool! I never tried that one, but maybe you'll get points for being honest.
😆😆
Super helpful - thank you!
I'm glad it helped you out, Eleanor!