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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

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Hi Roland,

Not sure whether you have done this VI or not but I did it last night. Its basically just situational judgement style questions such as "you have lots of deadlines for tomorrow but aren't able to complete them all, what do you do?". You have 3 minutes to prepare your answers and a minute and a half to speak. Its not particularly difficult, its just common sense. Hope that helps.

Good luck if you haven't done it yet!

Thanks so much, Katie!

I've also done it and you're right - not particularly difficult and common sense goes a long way. For those who are wondering, there are 4 questions each assessing your thinking style, getting things done, solving challenges, and interacting with others.
 
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    Well done guys.

    According to a student who took the test in January, the video interview was a mixture of why law, why Latham, a competency question and a question on extracurricular activities.
     
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