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Assessment 3: Letter of Application

This document provides guidance on Assessment 3, which requires students to write a letter of application for a summer internship at a city law firm specializing in civil litigation. It outlines the deadlines, task details, and content to include in the letter. Key points are that the letter should explain what the student has learned from work/volunteer experiences and how it makes them a suitable candidate. The letter should have a formal tone, address the specified audience and purpose, and request an interview.

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Assessment 3: Letter of Application

This document provides guidance on Assessment 3, which requires students to write a letter of application for a summer internship at a city law firm specializing in civil litigation. It outlines the deadlines, task details, and content to include in the letter. Key points are that the letter should explain what the student has learned from work/volunteer experiences and how it makes them a suitable candidate. The letter should have a formal tone, address the specified audience and purpose, and request an interview.

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Assessment 3 : Letter of application

2022
The deadlines

• Formative : 3rd February 2022 12 noon GMT

• Summative : 17th March 2022 12 noon GMT

Check time zones and upload early: this is your


responsibility.

NO extensions for formatives


The Task

Write a fictitious letter of application for a


summer internship position in a City law firm
which specialises in civil litigation. Explain what
you have learnt through work experiences and
volunteering (real or made-up) and explain how
they make you a suitable candidate.
The Task

• Who am I writing to? AUDIENCE

• Why am I writing? PURPOSE

•  What do I need to include?CONTENT

•  What do I want to happen? STRUCTURE


Who am I writing to?

A city Law firm specialising in civil litigation:


The impact of your audience:
• Formality
• Vocabulary
• Language choices
Research
• What is a city law firm?
• What is civil litigation?
Why am I writing?

In application for the position as a summer


intern:
Be specific:
• open your letter to confirm your application
• Why are you the right candidate for the job?
• What can you bring to the position?
Research
Do I know what an intern is and what they do?
What do I need to include?

What must you include in terms of content?


What has specifically been asked for?

• What you have learnt to help you do the job


• What experience do you have?

Make sure the experience is realistic given the job you are
applying for and your status as a student.
What do I want to happen ?

Offer an interview and be considered for the


role.
Be specific and end your letter with this:
• I look forward to discussing this matter with you further at
interview
• I would relish/ be delighted to discuss this further with you at
interview
• Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any
further information; I look forward to meeting with you…
Structure

• Addresses – to include your email address


• Date
• Salutation : Dear …
PARAGRAPH(S) ORDER:
• Application for position
• Glorification of position/person/institute
• Promotion of candidature - what you have to offer : learnt so far
• Experience
• Closing – to include a summary of ‘you’
• Request for interview
• Your sincerely / Yours Faithfully
You MUST write in paragraphs
Letter format
Letter format

• Addresses – both or just yours


• Your address will always go in the right hand
top corner
• Date on the left above the salutation
• Dear Sir/Madam or Dear Sirs or a named
individual
• Re:……. Or just start with the first paragraph
• Yours Sincerely/ Yours Faithfully
What you have learnt so far and
your experience

• The task specifically mentions this so this


should be a focus in your letter.
• Use examples from the course with specific
details – this shows your knowledge and skill.
• Discuss in work experience/ volunteering – it
can be made it BUT realistic!

Stay focused : civil litigation


Your final paragraph

• A strong concluding paragraph will bring your


application together

• Aim to leave a lasting impression on the


reader

• Be assertive
An example from a previous task

• I am motivated, effective, and diligent. I am able to manage


competing deadlines and produce first-class work, and am
able to write excellently. I am detail-oriented and skilled with
legal databases; I can conduct thorough research and provide
a wide-reaching research with various viewpoints assessed. I
am passionate about human and women’s rights and an
opportunity to closely examine the topic of women and the
law would not only be an extremely interesting experience
but also an invaluable learning opportunity. I would be
delighted to have the opportunity to be your academic
assistant, and I look forward to discussing this with you
further at the interview.

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