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Stephenson Harwood summer VS video interview

Hey everyone, so I got invited to complete a Stephenson Harwood video interview, among some other tests, but the interview is what I'm really preparing hard for. Does anyone who's done this know how best to
approach this? Kinda my last chance to get a TC in what has been a terrible cycle quite frankly so would appreciate the help
What were the four questions they asked if you don’t mind sharing ?
 
Hey everyone, so I got invited to complete a Stephenson Harwood video interview, among some other tests, but the interview is what I'm really preparing hard for. Does anyone who's done this know how best to approach this? Kinda my last chance to get a TC in what has been a terrible cycle quite frankly so would appreciate the help i

If you don’t mind could you share what the four questions were ?
 
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TheInevitableTCholder2024/25 would you be able to send me the questions as well please. Thanks a lot.​

I used these questions to prepare, and I remember a few of these came out, good luck👍
1. Why corporate law?
2.
Talk about your work experience and how it makes you qualified for this placement scheme
3. Why Stephenson Harwood/what makes SH stand out?
4. Tell us about a challenge you have faced. What are the skills you used to overcome that challenge and how are they transferable to help you with a career as a lawyer?
5. What key skills and qualities do you need to succeed?
6.
Stephenson Harwood is frequently retained to work on the most challenging matters, and prides itself on its ability to deliver premium legal services and sound business judgment to its clients. In your opinion, other than the above, what are the three key reasons why our clients instruct us?
7. Stephenson Harwood trainees are required to use their initiative/go above and beyond on a daily basis. Talk us through a time when your initiative has proved critical to the outcome of a situation.

8. What opportunities does working in a global law firm like Stephenson Harwood offer, and where would you choose if you had to go on an international secondment and why?
9. Tell us about a recent business news story that has interested you and how it affects Stephenson Harwood
10. Tell us about a deal we’ve been involved in that interests you
11. What motivates you?
 
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