How to answer: Why this firm?

"Why do you want to apply to our firm?"... This is one of the most common questions in the application form and it's one where I think a lot of aspiring lawyers could make their answer much better.
It's easy for your answer to end up repeating all of a firm's awards and achievements back to them - but that's not what they want to see.
A good answer to this question can show off your personality as well as demonstrating the research you've done into the firm.
While I can't tell you why you want to work at your preferred firm, I'm going to go over a strategy that I'd recommend for you to use when you're faced with this question... to make sure you've got a well-reasoned and tailored answer for the firm every single time.
I hope this video will help you out in your applications! Use the comments section to let me know your thoughts and what topics you want me to cover.
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[@harrietdavies76]

Genuinely so helpful! Thank you so much for putting out resources like this that actually help put research into action!

[@IdinSabahipour]

I'm glad you found it helpful, Harriet! Thanks for the kind words.

[@marvinstruckmeyer2259]

Really helps me to prepare for the typical question: Why this bank? Really useful stuff, thanks!

[@IdinSabahipour]

Love to hear that, Marvin! Thank you for watching.

[@kc69697]

Very helpful indeed! How about how to answer: Why you? (Why are you fitted to this role)? I think that is another difficult part to answer, hopefully can get some insights from you

[@IdinSabahipour]

Thank you Kenn, I'll add it to my list!

[@asyaajmal9403]

This was very helpful. Your explanations are easy to follow and your examples make things better understood. Thank you!

[@IdinSabahipour]

That means so much. Thank you, Asya!

[@cindyajumbo]

AMAZING! I NEEDED THIS! KEEP UP WITH THESE VIDEOS

[@IdinSabahipour]

I'll try my best!

[@mehrganpeyvandi1072]

The table and example answers are really helpful! Thank you 🙌🏽

[@IdinSabahipour]

I'm glad to hear it's useful!

[@ndudiobichi3515]

I love you and I hope you’re having a fantastic day today king 😤😤😤✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@IdinSabahipour]

Hahaha you too ♥

[@audreybakenda5537]

I really appreciate the way you give example answers... its just enough to make me think about my experiences and how I would tailor them to my chosen firm. Thank you so much! Could you do a video about virtual work experience and how to tailor them to applications written for a firm different than the one that provided the virtual work experience?

[@IdinSabahipour]

Thanks so much for the comment, Audrey. It really means a lot to me. As for the topic, I'll add it to my list of topics for videos!

[@nellyzng]

thank you very much! easy as you explained!

[@mistamontero]

Such a useful, concise video!

[@IdinSabahipour]

Happy to hear it's helped!

[@noahparfitt5151]

My favourite lawyer 😍

[@faridahtheexplorer]

Thank you so much for this! I definitely need to edit my current application haha!

[@IdinSabahipour]

I'm sure you'll smash it

[@KylieAchieng]

Thank you this is super helpful.

[@IdinSabahipour]

I'm glad to hear it!

[@charlottehall3528]

Thanks so much for this. I’ve done a few apps last cycle but this year is the first year I’m really focussing on it, and I can definitely see that I was just regurgitating facts about the firm back to them previously!! TC apps are a technique to learn like anything else.

[@IdinSabahipour]

Thanks, Charlotte! I'm so glad to hear it was helpful. Yes - like any other skill in the world, you'll get better over time. Hopefully from the videos you can learn from some of my mistaks instead of making your own! Good luck in the apps!

[@poojapundit6097]

Dude you are too good. Thank u for these vids. 🔥🌷🌸

[@IdinSabahipour]

Hahaha, thanks Pooja! 🙏 I wish you luck in your applications. 🤞

[@gisela4935]

This was so helpful. Makes it much more easier to answer questions like this!! thank you

[@IdinSabahipour]

Ahh I'm glad you think so, Gisela! 🙏

[@bhavnaraghuvanshi3042]

Thank you so much, really helpful and practical video ! Could you please also do a video on linking in extra curricular activities when answering application questions to seem like a 'well rounded' and interesting person. Thanks :)

[@IdinSabahipour]

Thanks Bhavna! I'm glad it's helped you. Yes - I'll add that to my list!

[@engahkonneh2486]

Thank you very much

[@IdinSabahipour]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anastasijamihailova1122]

Life saver. Thank you so much!

[@IdinSabahipour]

Thank you for watching!

[@LegalChat]

Great system! Thanks.

[@IdinSabahipour]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@dgh6293]

Fantastic.

[@ahmadakbar5196]

Great video bro!

[@IdinSabahipour]

Thanks my guy! 💪

[@asilahmad5565]

Really great information and good structure.

[@IdinSabahipour]

Yes, Asil. I'm glad to hear it was useful for you.

[@montysmith1597]

thank you very much!, what different areas did you talk about in your application ? e.g. diversity, innovation, etc,

[@IdinSabahipour]

I tried to make it specific to the firm as much as possible, which meant that the answer differed across applications. For example, in my CMS application, I spoke about the firm's innovation a lot more because it was a quality I found that was quite unique at the firm. My latest video's about how to "tailor" your application answers to a firm, which might help you out with what to write for this.

[@salahx6466]

I’m Here again😂

[@faridahtheexplorer]

Oh my! One year later and I’m back again.🫠🤞🏾

[@IdinSabahipour]

Keep at it. It's 'when', not 'if'...