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I agree with Jessica here, it really is difficult to gauge the efficacy of an answer in a video interview format but from what you said it sounds like this was a perfect answer to the question so if you're delivery was confident, you smiled throughout the assessment and you were coming off as...
I would try and change the answer. This can also mean changing the verbs and nouns with synonyms without necessarily changing the content of the answer, if you do not have anything to change. However, try to use different experiences if you can or describe experiences you have already talked...
I would say that they care about knowing why the news you decided to talk about is important according to you. This could be because of the impact it has on the business sector, on society, on law firms, on their clients, whatever you deem significant or important. It is a personal consideration...
I shared some tips here and I also referenced another post where I shared some questions that might come up, I hope these are helpdul and good luck with your preparation! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-158671
The way I would structure this is:
Start with what See the Possibility mean to you, how you have developed the core values it encompasses and, if you want and have the word count to do it (since 500 words is a big word count) I would also include one or two examples where you have demonstrated...
You should discuss something that is interesting to you or something you feel quite comfortable about. This is extremely important because you might be asked to discuss further with a partner or an associate during the interview and you do not want to be in the position to discuss something...
Congratulations!! This is an amazing news and you deserve it! You should be so proud of yourself!
Some tips for the video interview:
Treat the video interview as a real interview. This means dress to impress and speak naturally in front of the camera like you would be speaking to a partner...
Do not reject yourself from opportunities but let the firms reject you after you have tried your best, always. This is the philosophy I had when I was applying last year. Deadlines are there for a reason, but before the deadline, all bets are off and so I would encourage you to apply and put...
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