Praying4TC2022

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    Hi all!

    This forum is for sharing information regarding the Kennedys 2023 Training Contract application process.

    The purpose of this thread will be to:
    • share updates on status of application process;
    • share insight re: Application / SST / VI / AC
    • encourage and motivate one another throughout the process.
    Looking forward to hearing from you all.
     
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    Praying4TC2022

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    Congratulations everyone, I got one too last night :)

    Last year it was 1 motivational question, 1 personality-based question, and 1 strengths-based question. We had 15 seconds to prepare, 1 minute 30 seconds to answer, and you could pause between each question. Not sure if it'll be the same this year though!
    Congratulations to you also.

    Thanks for the insight - that's helpful.
     
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    Leightoncass

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    Congratulations everyone, I got one too last night :)

    Last year it was 1 motivational question, 1 personality-based question, and 1 strengths-based question. We had 15 seconds to prepare, 1 minute 30 seconds to answer, and you could pause between each question. Not sure if it'll be the same this year though!
    Sorry if this is obvious but whats a strength based question??
     
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    Praying4TC2022

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    Sorry if this is obvious but whats a strength based question??
    Not at all - this was not immediately obvious to me. Having just conducted a quick google search I found that “strength-based” interview questions are geared toward uncovering your strengths. It’s a relatively new style of interview and it is gaining popularity among decision-makers. Interviewers use it to get a better feel about your inner motivations.

    Examples of strength-based questions include:
    • What energizes you first thing in the morning?
    • What could you do to help a colleague who is struggling with a lot of complex decisions?
    • What do you consider to be your most significant achievement?
    • How do you resolve sudden obstacles when they interfere with your plans?
    Hope that helps.
     

    FK7991

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    Sorry if this is obvious but whats a strength based question??
    No it isn't, don't worry – I didn't know until last year either!

    I think @Praying4TC2022 has explained it pretty well! If you're at ULaw (and I'm sure other providers do this too) the employability team has created a document with a long list of example interview questions, breaking it down into competency, strengths etc which I found quite helpful in being able to differentiate between the two.

    Happy to share the ULaw one if anyone needs :)
     
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    T.

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    No it isn't, don't worry – I didn't know until last year either!

    I think @Praying4TC2022 has explained it pretty well! If you're at ULaw (and I'm sure other providers do this too) the employability team has created a document with a long list of example interview questions, breaking it down into competency, strengths etc which I found quite helpful in being able to differentiate between the two.

    Happy to share the ULaw one if anyone needs :)
    Hey, im at Ulaw can you tell where I can find this document?
     

    FK7991

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    Hey, im at Ulaw can you tell where I can find this document?
    let me know too please!
    Of course! On the homepage of Elite go to:

    Employability Service > Employability on Elite > Careers Resources > 8. Preparing for Interviews > Legal Career Guide - Resources > Resource Book. From page 26 onwards there are some example questions.

    It also looks like they've also now got a way to practice VIs (in the section below Legal Career Guide - Resources) but I haven't tried this yet so don't know if it's any good!

    Hope this is helpful! :)
     
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    RoughWood

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    Of course! On the homepage of Elite go to:

    Employability Service > Employability on Elite > Careers Resources > 8. Preparing for Interviews > Legal Career Guide - Resources > Resource Book. From page 26 onwards there are some example questions.

    It also looks like they've also now got a way to practice VIs (in the section below Legal Career Guide - Resources) but I haven't tried this yet so don't know if it's any good!

    Hope this is helpful! :)
    Thanks!
     

    Praying4TC2022

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    No it isn't, don't worry – I didn't know until last year either!

    I think @Praying4TC2022 has explained it pretty well! If you're at ULaw (and I'm sure other providers do this too) the employability team has created a document with a long list of example interview questions, breaking it down into competency, strengths etc which I found quite helpful in being able to differentiate between the two.

    Happy to share the ULaw one if anyone nee
    @FK7991 - thanks for this. I'd be grateful if you could share the separately :)
     
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    George Maxwell

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    Hi guys - good luck on making it through to the next stage. I was wondering if anyone has an idea where I can find Kennedys annual report?
    Hey @MartineA,

    Just taking a quick look on Google, this is the closest thing I could find to an Annual Report. That being said, I haven't looked for that long. Be mindful that this was published halfway through 2021, so will be a little outdated. I hope it is better than nothing though!
     
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    MartineA

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    Hey @MartineA,

    Just taking a quick look on Google, this is the closest thing I could find to an Annual Report. That being said, I haven't looked for that long. Be mindful that this was published halfway through 2021, so will be a little outdated. I hope it is better than nothing though!
    This is great - thanks so much - I couldn't find anything more recent but it looks like it runs with the financial year so this might be the most up-to-date.
     

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