2024
Please explain why you chose to apply for a summer internship at Gillespie Macandrew (150 words)
Gillespie Macandrew’s expertise in Real Estate aligns with my career aspirations. Their successful advisory role in the £23.3 million acquisition of a portfolio of Waitrose stores, showcases their proficiency in complex transactions. Moreover, their notable role in projects like Seagreen Wind Energy underscores their prominence in the energy sector, aligning with my desire to contribute to meaningful projects.
Additionally, the firm’s rural practices versatility in offering comprehensive services appeals to me. Their presence in emerging markets such as Natural Capital is particularly interesting. Lastly, their multidisciplinary approach not only aids client counsel but also fosters trainees’ commercial awareness and industry-specific understanding. The firm's commitment to professional growth, social responsibility, and its supportive environment makes it a confident choice for my career development.
Describe the skills and attributes that you have and explain how you think these will help you during an internship at Gillespie Macandrew (150 words)
The qualities that make me suited to a legal career are my resilience, determination, desire to improve and enjoyment of problem-solving.
My enjoyment of problem-solving, developed from my experience as a customer assistant and during a shadowing placement, aligns with the core of legal practice – finding solutions for clients. The exposure to complex legal problems during a shadowing placement fuelled my interest in applying legal knowledge to deliver impactful outcomes.
Moreover, my genuine desire to improve reflects a commitment to professional development. Actively seeking opportunities to challenge myself, as illustrated by my volunteering commitments, positions me well to succeed in the dynamic landscape of legal practice.
Lastly, my enthusiastic team spirit and strong time-management skills, illustrated during an insight event at X, where I led a team in creating a short newscast under tight deadlines, demonstrates my ability to collaborate effectively. This showcased my teamwork, leadership and organisational skills – all applicable in a legal context.
At Gillespie Macandrew personality is important to us. In no more than 40 words tell us something that is interesting about yourself and makes you stand out from the crowd. (40 words)
I regularly volunteer at X charity. This has been a great opportunity for me to develop my horsemanship skills and understanding of stable management. While I've embraced tasks like picking up horse manure, it's also given me valuable insights into organisational challenges. This experience showcases my eagerness to embrace challenges and learn continuously.
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