2018

Dear Sir or Madam, 

APPLICATION FOR A TRAINING CONTRACT 

I am writing to apply for the position of trainee solicitor to start in October 2019. Having gained a First Class Honours degree from the University of Birmingham, I am currently studying on the Legal Practice Course. I hope to graduate this summer with a Distinction. 

Brown Rudnick appeals to me as a progressive, ambitious yet understated law firm with a strong international reach. I am keen to work with clients from different cultures and jurisdictions, in view of the increasing globalisation of business. Brown Rudnick’s clients have included start-ups and Northern Rock shareholders: such a diverse client base exposes solicitors to a stimulating variety of work and industries. Having gained experience in commercial litigation and followed the continuing collapse of businesses with interest, I hope to work within a firm that is well reputed in Litigation and Arbitration as well as Bankruptcy and Corporate Recovery. I am particularly impressed that Brown Rudnick is currently involved in the restructuring of Eurozone banks. As an outgoing person with a sense of community spirit, I am drawn to Brown Rudnick for its pro bono efforts and its collegiate culture. The size of the firm enables solicitors to develop rapidly, by quickly assuming responsibility and learning from expert colleagues. 

I am confident that I could contribute to Brown Rudnick and I am keen to participate in business development. My activities have made me business-focused: I set up a profitable tuck-shop at school, I secured mortgage sales at NatWest and I have initiated methods by which a construction firm could improve efficiency and comply with the Bribery Act 2010.  I am extremely driven and proactive and I enjoy setting myself personal goals. This approach has fuelled my success academically and in other pursuits such as the London Half Marathon and the Three Peaks Challenge. To achieve high standards in all of my various commitments requires a high degree of organisation, time-management and focus. My customer service roles and voluntary work at the Citizens Advice Bureau and Nightline have honed my ability to communicate and engage with a variety of people. I enjoy working within a team as is often the case and I am keen to collaborate with like-minded people. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my covering letter and CV. I look forward to hearing from you.  

Yours faithfully, 

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