Know Thyself
am 13.05.2006 von Jurabilis
All interviewers have two basic questions for lawyers and law students: Why are you interested in us, and why should we hire you?
The first question is relatively easy to answer, if youve done your research. But the second one calls for knowing yourself, your values, your interests, your skills and your blind spots.
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