How to answer: Why commercial law?

In this video, I go over how you can answer this really common question on law firm applications: Why commercial law? I share what I think a law firm's looking for from your answer. I also cover a process you can use to plan, write and check your answer to this question.

Hopefully, this will help you to smash this section of the application form! 💪

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the video. Use the comments section to let me know what topics you want me to cover (or maybe even other common application questions you want guidance on).

🤔 WHO AM I:
I'm Idin, a qualified lawyer in New York. I'm also on the road to qualification in the UK at a commercial firm in London.

[bilalafzal]

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.

[mariampillay]

I just like how you stopped mid-quote to check what the quote says

[seankelliher]

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.

[andreeadicu]

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!

[IdinSabahipour]

Let me know if you want me to cover any other common application questions!

[itmamislam]

This has been super helpful, thank you Idin!

[riannalee]

Such an insightful video! Really glad you have decided to give advice as it’s really helpful

[onyi__]

You do SUCH an amazing job. You have no idea🥺❤️

[kelseysmith]

Thank you for this - I had bullet points to write but I was lost for structure!

[chiddi]

Very insightful! Will deffo be using this technique. Thank you so much for sharing 😊

[leonardobosco]

Hi Idin, just wanted to thank you for your videos!! I wish I knew all of this earlier

[yshanayleoincabo]

Thanks for this! Got assessment centres next week so v helpful reminder to know application inside out ! 💪🏽

[tirkizs]

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!

[zohraabbas]

This is very helpful for my personal statement!! Thank you!

[Rafael-Matheus]

Your videos are really useful!
Many thanks!

[businesstransition]

extremely insightful video, some great tips here!

[LawyerGamerLounge]

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.

[pokadoodledoo]

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.

[natashapawar]

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?

[rantym]

If no one hires you then create your own firm! Is that impossible!?