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  1. Erin

    Jones Day Vacation Scheme Interview 2022

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. Virtual Interview - 1 hour Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings. Interview with a Partner and Counsel Please list the interview questions you were asked. Why Jones Day? Why law? What...
  2. Erin

    Hogan Lovells Vacation Scheme Interview 2023

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. The AC took place virtually on TopScore. The scheduled times were from 9:30 to 13:30. I'm not entirely certain about the exact timings, but the sequence of events began with arrivals. During this phase, all participants in the AC...
  3. Erin

    Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Scheme Interview 2023 2

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. We had to arrive by 8:45 am and the AC started from 9am. There were only about 8 students interviewing on each day. We waited on the sofas in reception as everyone arrived before getting a brief talk from graduate recruitment. At...
  4. Erin

    Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Scheme Interview 2023

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 0930 arrival, breakfast and introduction by graduate recruitment, competency interview, case study interview, and scenario interview (in varying orders for each candidate depending on partner availability). Please provide a summary...
  5. Erin

    Freshfields Training Contract Interview 2022 2

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. Online Interview: 9.15 am: Welcome from Grad Rec 9.30 am: General Interview with 2 lawyers (1 hour) 10.45 am: Video call with a trainee (15 mins) 11 am: Break (30 mins) 11.30 am: Analytical Article Sent - Prep Time (30 Minutes) 12.00...
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    Fladgate Vacation Scheme Interview 2023

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. • A group negotiation / debate exercise; • A hand-written document drafting exercise (please expect to be writing for up to 1 hour. If you require reasonable adjustments for a hand-written exercise please inform us immediately); • A...
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    Eversheds Sutherland Vacation Scheme Interview 2023 2

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 9:30-10 intro and arrival 10-12 written exercise 12-12:45 lunch and reflections on the written exercise 12:45-13:45 interview 14:15- 15:15 internal meeting prep 15:15 end and thank you Please provide a summary of each assessment on...
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    Eversheds Sutherland Vacation Scheme Interview 2023

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. The day started at 9:30am and ended at around 3:30pm. We started off with an introduction from Graduate Recruitment and we all introduced ourselves to each other. Then we did the written exercise for which we were given around 1 hour...
  9. Erin

    DLA Piper Vacation Scheme Interview 2022

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. We had to arrive at 8:15 and the day lasted to about 1pm. We first arrived and there was (approx) 32 students there for the AC. We first had a talk about the day with graduate recruitment (say 8:30 ish). We were then separated and put...
  10. Erin

    Clyde & Co Vacation Scheme Interview 2022

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. Online 9:30 - 10:00: Written exercise where I had 20 minutes to read information and briefly provide a written response (everyone did the written exercise first) 10:35 - 11:10: Energiser task - a non assessed activity to increase...
  11. Erin

    Bird & Bird Vacation Scheme Interview 2023

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 1:15 pm Start, Assessment Centre was Online, 1:15 pm Timed Written Exercise, 2:30 pm Interview with one partner and one member of graduate recruitment, 3:15 pm non-assessed Q&A time with current trainee solicitors. Please provide a...
  12. Erin

    BCLP Training Contract Interview 2023

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. The interview was a 1 hour virtual interview (via teams) with two senior associates. The interview started at 11 and ended at 12. They asked questions vaguely in four categories: Career alignment, legal excellence, commerciality and...
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    Allen & Overy Vacation Scheme Interview 2023

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. It was a virtual interview: 9:50am Log in onto the portal and prep for AC starts 10:30am Case study interview with a partner 11:30am Situational interview with an associate 12pm Q&A with a trainee Please provide a summary of each...
  14. Erin

    Akin Gump 1 Vacation Scheme Interview 2023

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 10am: Arrival + Brief overview of the day with Grad Recruitment 10:15: Split into groups. One group did the Written Exercise and the other went and did two interviews (commercial and competency) 11:30: Break 11:45: Group exercise 1pm...
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    Womble Bond Dickinson 5

    Can you tell us about a recent commercial issue you have been following – why have you found it interesting?* (2000 characters) The Treasury recently published the proposed enforcement regime for Buy-Now-Pay-Later (‘BNPL’) companies. The use of BNPL products in the UK has grown, fuelled by the...
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    Withers 4

    Why are you applying to Withers? I am applying to Withers because of my interest in HNW individuals, art, luxury assets and family offices, having worked with HNW individuals and luxury brands at a private wealth magazine and written articles about these topics. Moreover, Withers’ leading...
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    Withers 3

    1. Why do you want to be a lawyer? (60 words max) * Studying a History degree, I enjoyed examining primary and secondary sources to find information and subsequently build an argument. I can practically apply my research and analytical skills as a lawyer: to provide client-focused solutions...
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    Withers 2

    Why do you want to be a lawyer? (60 words max) I want to be a lawyer because I enjoy critical thinking and solving complex problems – it is exciting to research and create new solutions. I have found client engagement to be a strength of mine, and I enjoy collaborating with others to achieve...
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    Weil Gotshal & Manges 5

    Why have you decided to pursue a career as a commercial solicitor? Max 200 words Running a digital marketing agency, [REDACTED], inspired me to pursue a career as a commercial solicitor. This experience enhanced my analytical and advisory skills by helping companies navigate complex business...
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    Watson Farley & Williams 6

    1) Why are you applying to WFW? I am applying to WFW for 3 main reasons. Firstly, with 17 offices across multiple jurisdictions, WFW has a strong international reach. Ensuring consistency of quality services across all offices displays the firm’s strong local experience to advise international...

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