interview

Does anybody have any tips for the TV AC? Particularly in terms of interview questions and style?

In this week's (slightly delayed - sorry!) Article, we take a look at law firm interviews. Introduction Almost every law firm’s application process involves some form of interview. This style of interview is designed to find out about your motivations, experiences, skills and characteristics...

Struggling to find information on how long you have to answer the questions. I understand there/s a minute-and-a-half to prepare, but does anyone know how long to give the actual answers? Thanks!

With the application season in full swing, I was thinking back through some of the trials and tribulations of my own experiences going through the process. With that in mind, I wanted to share the story of my first interview- hopefully, as a bit of reassurance (and a good laugh) for those who...

this is the kind of question that I find particularly hard in situational interviews/tests. E.g. you've been working on a project and are almost done, but then your boss tells you that there's been a massive change and you need to start over again. Or, something like helping your client pay as...

Hello, I have an interview coming up for a winter scheme at a firm that recruits on a rolling basis. I selected the last interview slot available and I was wondering if I have hindered my chances by doing this? I originally did this so I had maximum time to prepare, but now I am worried that I...

Hey guys, I have an interview with Sidley next week and thought it would be good to hear from people about their experiences. I get the impression it is much more of a conversational interview and unlikely to be a set menu of questions, but just wondering if anyone has been interviewed here...

To anyone who has taken the Foot Anstey interview, what questions were you asked?

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Hi all, I have a video interview with Shoosmiths on Saturday and I was just wondering if anyone has had a video interview before and what kind of questions I should expect especially when it comes to commercial awareness.

I have an interview coming up that is based around scenario assessments and was wondering if anyone has any sample questions or tips for these types of interview? I usually struggle to think of innovative answers and also worry that some of my answers are a little silly because a trainee would...

Hi all, Been invited to the video interview stage at Bakers for a TC! :D I really struggled in applications for VS's this year so I want to do really well in this if possible. Has anyone got any tips specific to the Bakers VI? I've only ever done video interviews for vacation schemes before -...

Hi, Has anyone had experience with Fladgate’s assessment centre or has an idea of the structure of it? Dex

Hi guys, I don't know if any one got asked the question "if you could bring any law into force what would it be and why" what was your answer or what would you answer to this question in an interview?

Hi everyone :) I'm not sure if this has been posted before. I've been getting this question "Why did you fail your vac schemes" recently. I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on tackling this question? Frankly, mine was lacking confidence (leading to bad time management, not as proactive etc.)...

Hi everyone! I will have to conduct an individual presentation soon (5 minutes long followed by a 5 minute Q&A). This can be in any format I prefer, e.g. digital or not. The topic will not be legal, but related to current issues in the news. Has anyone ever had to prepare a presentation in...

Hi all, I have just been invited to Weil’s AC for their summer VS. I understand that there will be a commercial written exercise, an interview and an office tour. I was wondering if anyone had any tips/ insight into these activities? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hi All, I have received my first ever interview/online test invite for a vac scheme. Woo! I would really appreciate it if anyone could give me tips/advice on how to succeed at this stage. The ability tests consist of one verbal reasoning test and one logical reasoning test and then there is...

Hi all, I have been invited to an assessment day with Kirkland & Ellis for their vacation scheme. I was wondering whether anyone had been to one of their assessment days before and what the day was like i.e. the structure/ general experience etc, and if you have any tips? Thanks!

Hi, I couldn't find a general thread for assessment centres, so I thought I'd start one. My prep will consist of further researching the firm and brushing up on business/political news for commercial awareness questions. Does anyone have any more tips for preparing for an assessment centre...