I wish to be considered for the applied for position at your law firm. I am an ambitious and highly skilled graduate from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. I have completed a BA Law degree and an LLB degree at the University of Pretoria. I am passionate about law and I want to start my career in the legal profession. At university I have had the opportunity to learn about many fields of law, the modules that I have enjoyed most are those of contract and commercial law, property law (conveyancing), trusts and estates and criminal law. The topic of my dissertation was on insolvency law, this is another module that I have found interesting and have more knowledge in. I would like to gain experience in the legal field and progress with my career. The BA Law and LLB degrees have developed my research and writing skills through various assignments, essays, case studies and my dissertation. My first language is English, I have advanced communication and writing skills in the English language. My teamwork skills have further improved through group assignments and a group mock court trial. Further, I can analyse, interpret and present information. While studying full-time I have been able to balance a part-time job, this improved my time management, teamwork and organizational skills. Working part-time has enabled me to travel to England and various European cities in my university holidays, this has exposed me to new environments and cultures. Further, I like to get involved where I can, I have joined societies at university and a sports team. The societies have focused on the committed to the welfare of others. I am a problem solver, a creative thinker and a confident communicator. My personal qualities are perseverance, ambition, compassion and the capacity for hard work. I intend to use my skills and personal qualities to face any challenge or task and do my best. My skills make me a well-rounded and dynamic candidate for your company.