thank you! my concern lies in the commercial element; i want to assume it'll be a short commercial article and not a written exercise since i reckon they would outright state that, but i'm also wondering if it could be open-ended commercial questions with no article or case about trends and so am unsure about how to divide my time in preparation, any thoughts?Hi!
From my understanding, a 'panel interview' is usually an interview where there are two or more interviewers at the same time (so it is usually a mix of partners, senior associates, HR, etc.). It is different from a normal interview in that they may take turns asking questions or build on each other's follow-ups, or one might lead and the other(s) observes and takes notes.
In terms of content, I would say it is likely to be similar to other AC interviews - it is usually a mix of motivational, commercial, and competency questions. There may also be situational or strengths-based questions as well!
My main advice would be to maintain eye contact with whoever is asking the question initially, but when you answer, involve the whole panel and speak to them all. Best of luck with the AC!
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First interview is a partner and senior associate, second is two partners specifically from the training committee. So I think first one is to see do we like you and second one is to really dig into your capabilities.
Congrats!
On the back of it, I get there is a need to put people on a reserve list for people who attended the intermediate stages e.g., written exercise / AC, but I haven't heard back post-initial application... Why can't they just reject those people like me
Sometimes it can be a question of partner availability, as generally its the partner you interviewed with who calls.
I still haven't received an update from Gateley's Manchester office or Hill Dickinson Manchester office, other people seemed to have had responses for other offices so was wondering if anyone had heard back from these post VI?
I’m pleased to announce I’ve received my 21st PFO of the cycle: Willkie PFO post AC.
Tbf it was expected cos the case study was quite hard. I’m hoping for good news soon lmao…
Tbf it was expected cos the case study was quite hard. I’m hoping for good news soon lmao…
I’m pleased to announce I’ve received my 21st PFO of the cycle: Willkie PFO post AC.
Tbf it was expected cos the case study was quite hard. I’m hoping for good news soon lmao…
Don’t let this defeat you, Harvey! Keep up the work and the two ACs this week will come through
The last ACs are this week. 3500 applications (a record number for them).
This is a common theme with firms this cycle, HSFK also told me they received a record number of applications this year.
Could be because people are leveraging AI so they can complete more applications than they used to? but it’s gotten more competitive, so to anyone out there who is struggling with self-doubt it’s not that you’re not good enough: firms are ridiculously oversubscribed!!!
How do you even begin to shortlist 3,500 apps esp for a firm that only hires 15 trainees…
They have a VS and DTC route. How many people do they give ACs, VSs and post VS TCs to?
Mayer Brown grad rec picking who gets the VS/TC like this I can alr picture it in my mind:
They have a VS and DTC route. How many people do they give ACs, VSs and post VS TCs to?
Mayer Brown grad rec picking who gets the VS/TC like this I can alr picture it in my mind:
Hi, If you don’t mind me asking, when did you submit your WE?Hi everyone!
I have a first round interview for Bristows coming up on Friday with a partner and senior associate and would LOVE any tips you guys have on approaching preparing for the interview
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I'm excited for this one as this is my dream firm and has been for many years now. Hoping to just enjoy the process and speaking to the team face to face, but would appreciate any advice on the commercial discussion and what the problem-based scenarios might look like. Thanks
And all the best for your interview!
They didn’t give too many details but they did say that they gave 80 people ACs which I believe were for both spring and summerHow do you even begin to shortlist 3,500 apps esp for a firm that only hires 15 trainees…
They have a VS and DTC route. How many people do they give ACs, VSs and post VS TCs to?
Mayer Brown grad rec picking who gets the VS/TC like this I can alr picture it in my mind:
Rooting for you Mr SpecterI’m pleased to announce I’ve received my 21st PFO of the cycle: Willkie PFO post AC.
Tbf it was expected cos the case study was quite hard. I’m hoping for good news soon lmao…
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