Has anyone done the BBC CRBA internship? Just got through to the interview stage and would love to know what kinds of questions (commercial and motivational) to expect. Any tips appreciated!
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Hi @Abbie Whitlock
I am applying for an M&A internship and have been asked what skills qualify me for this role. I mentioned problem-solving as one of my skills, but I'm unsure how to elaborate on it. Could you please provide me with some tips on how I can develop this response?
I am applying for an M&A internship and have been asked what skills qualify me for this role. I mentioned problem-solving as one of my skills, but I'm unsure how to elaborate on it. Could you please provide me with some tips on how I can develop this response?
MoFo Vac scheme offer!! Got a call a week after
I just got my BJ AC offer but just accepted a VS invite which means even if i got BJ I wouldnt be able to do the scheme. Do you think its worth asking if I could be considered for dtc instead before the AC ?
Hii, congratulations on the AC offer and VS invite!! Which office did you apply for Browne Jacobson?
Can anyone who attended the BJ pre ac session today please message me any important info, I only got an invite yesterday and had a prior commitment!
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Ah. For this year's application, there was only one question and very little additional info, which I found very odd. Still expecting a pfo
Message me I do compliance for a bank and it has helped my case
@axk323 Hi! How long did you wait to hear from them following the submission of your online application? I submitted mine on 1st March 2026 (deadline) and have not heard from them, so I believe that is not a good sign!
Thank you.@Mara Hi! I was wondering how long you waited to hear from them following the submission of your online application? I submitted mine on 1st March 2026 (deadline) and have not heard from them, so I believe that is not a good sign!Yes this is the next stage after the written appThank you sm!
Thank you.
I was on an AC waiting list with Ropes & Gray this cycle and never made it off but I have heard of people who did.
Hey!
This is a great skill to highlight for an M&A internship, so you just need to bring it to life a little bit more!
When you talk about problem-solving, I'd try to move beyond the label and show what that actually looks like in practice. A strong way to do this could be to briefly set out a situation where you faced a challenge, explain how you approached it, and then highlight the outcome. The key part is to demonstrate a clear thought process in reaching the solution - for example, how you broke down a complex issue into smaller parts, identified the key risks or priorities, and worked towards a practical solution.
It could also help to link this directly to M&A work and show how that skill is valued. You might emphasise that your approach involves analysing large amounts of information, weighing different options, and thinking about the wider commercial impact of your decisions. If you approach it in this way (or a similar one), you're not just saying you can solve problems, but showing that you do it in a way that reflects what M&A lawyers actually do.
I'd focus on being specific and structured, and highlighting how you worked towards the desired outcome. Even a simple example can be really effective in grounding your point if it clearly shows how you think and why that would add value in an M&A context.
Best of luck with your application!
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