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Travers Smith Interview
When was your Travers Smith interview? January 2018 What was it for? Training Contract Please describe the interview process at Travers Smith. Interviewing at Travers Smith was by far the most enjoyable, relaxed law firm interview experience I have ever had- largely due to the complete...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Simmons & Simmons
When was your Simmons & Simmons interview? November 2015 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Simmons & Simmons. I was prepared for the interview thanks to the support of one of the diversity organisation. This helped me to prepare for the relevant...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Simmons & Simmons
When was your Simmons & Simmons interview? November 2017 What was it for? Winter Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Simmons & Simmons. Simmons and Simmons has the most complicated application process of any firm I have applied to. In addition to numerous (I think...- Jaysen
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Foot Anstey Interview
When was your Foot Anstey interview? May 2017 What was it for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Foot Anstey. I was interviewed at the firm's Bristol office. Given that the firm is a leading regional firm, you will need to explain to the panel of interviewers why...- Jaysen
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HFW
When was your HFW interview? August 2017 What was it for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at HFW. First you complete a Watson Glaser test, then a written task on a scenario where you had to provide advice to a client. You have 45 minutes for this. Then there is an...- Jaysen
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Travers Smith Interview
When was your Travers Smith interview? January 2018 What was it for? Training contract Please describe the interview process at Travers Smith. It is an interview with one partner which consists of motivation questions e.g. why law and why Travers Smith, then some ethics scenario questions...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Macfarlanes Interview
When was your Macfarlanes interview? February 2018 What was it for? Training contract Please describe the interview process at Macfarlanes. First commercial case study with 3 parts, then a partner interview on the case study followed by a group presentation task to a partner, a one-on-one...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Macfarlanes Interview
When was your Macfarlanes interview? February 2018 What was it for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Macfarlanes. The format at the Assessment Centre was as follows: • Negotiation exercise • Presentation from trainees • Written exercise • Interview +...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Meaning of GDPR?
The impact of the GDPR on businesses and law firms - Part 2 So now that it's in force, let's take a look at the impact of the GDPR on law firms. Does the GDPR apply to law firms? Yes. Law firms control and process lots of personal data. All law firms that operate in the EU and international...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer interview
When was your Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholar interview? April 2018 What was it for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholar. First you are taken to a room to read a problem scenario on the EU regulation of [redacted] in electrical products. You...- Jaysen
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Macfarlanes Interview
When was your Macfarlanes interview? Summer 2017 What was it for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Macfarlanes. The day involved a 20-minute exercise with a partner, a written exercise and a group exercise. It was very well-structured but I feel the rather high...- Jaysen
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Cleary Gottlieb Interview
When was your Cleary Gottlieb interview? January 2018 What was it for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Cleary Gottlieb. The entirety of the firm's assessment process consisted of a CV/Cover Letter and an assessment day. The assessment day was certainly tough...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Clifford Chance Interview
When was your Clifford Chance interview? February 2018 What for? Training Contract Please describe the interview process at Clifford Chance. The interview consisted of a strength-based interview with an associate, followed by a case study with a partner. Although I've attended multiple...- Jaysen
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Slaughter and May Interview Tips
Just in case people come across this in the future, more students have sent us their Slaughter and May interview experiences. (1) Slaughter and May interview Future trainee at Slaughter and May Of course! I’ve jotted down a couple of points below which will hopefully be of some use (they’re...- Jaysen
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Sidley Austin Interview
When was your Sidley Austin interview? October 2017 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Sidley Austin. It was a one hour interview with two partners and the HR manager. What advice would you give to future applicants for the Sidley Austin interview...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Allen & Overy Interview
When was your Allen & Overy interview? February 2018 What was it for? Training contract Please describe the interview process at Allen & Overy. The assessment centre is split into two interviews - the first is a case study, then a competency interview. Before the case study, you're given...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Sidley Austin Interview
When was your Sidley Austin interview? February 2018 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Sidley Austin. Consisted of one interview with 2 partners and the HR manager. Lasted for approximately 1 hour. The HR manager just sits there and takes notes so...- Jaysen
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Hogan Lovells Interview
From original first post: A Hogan Lovells future trainee for the vacation scheme: Basically, just go over your app and make sure you can talk about stuff at length. As you're a law student they might quiz you on current legal/business issues e.g. cryptocurrency. Then...- Jaysen
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Womble Bond Dickinson Interview
When was your Womble Bond Dickinson interview? March 2018 What for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Womble Bond Dickinson. The assessment centre was the longest I've had (I believe about 5.5 hours), but it was also the most enjoyable. It began with a casual...- Jaysen
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Irwin Mitchell Interview
When was your Irwin Mitchell interview? February 2018 What was it for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Irwin Mitchell. The assessment centre was a few hours in the morning. there were only 6 of us, total. The first section was an individual interview with a...- Jaysen
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