Freshfields Knowledge Partner Interview

[TCpleasex]

Hi all,

I have an interview coming up with a Freshfields partner for a role in their Knowledge and Information Services. This is the third and final interview in the process and in the last interview I was told that the final stage interview was a more technical interview.

Does anyone have any advice on approaching technical interviews? I have never had an interview be referred to as "technical" and so not really sure if this mean legally or more structured etc. I'm also kinda confused what is left to ask as I have had two interviews previously which covered why Freshfields, why this area, my work experience etc.

Any advice would be highly appreciated as it's Freshfields and Lord knows I want this job hahhaha

 

[anonymous_assessment]

Hey,

Sorry you were not able to receive a response on this.

In terms of approaching a technical interview, the first thing to note is that the firm is not going to expect you to know everything and certainly not at the depth that legal topics are approached internally. But having said that, it is good to have a grasp of the basics for the practice areas that are likely going to be probed (M&A, Finance, maybe Litigation).

To improve your basic understanding in these areas, I think TCLA offers some super helpful modules on certain topics like Private Equity which should provide a good groundwork for your learning. Additionally, the Commercial Law Academy offers a handy Commercial Law Handbook that goes through a more broad-stroke coverage of typical interview questions and answers.

Additionally, I would look into deals that Freshfields has recently completed, especially in those more relevant practice areas. And be able to talk about those deals confidently whilst explaining why you personally found them interesting. Then back this up with commercial awareness which you should be trying to consistently build up by reading strong sources like the Financial Times.

I hope that is helpful, and good luck with the interview!