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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 28645" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>1.</p><p></p><p>So group/written/partner interviews all differ depending on the firm, but if I had to give some general advice:</p><p></p><p>For partner interviews, sure you go into the interview really knowing what you've put on your application form. Where it's a CV, I usually suggest candidates take a red pen and mark up their CV line by line, thinking about what questions an interviewer might ask them. These interviews may be less 'rigid' than other types of interview and the questions are often driven by what you say in the interview (e.g. A line of questioning might be something like: Why are you applying to this firm? What other firms have you applied to? What do you think makes our firm different to X?). I'd make sure you've thought about your broader motivations, your journey so far, your strengths (including what makes you a strong candidate/your greatest achievements) and prepare at least one story you've been following in the news (again, whether they ask this completely depends on the firm). </p><p></p><p>Group exercises are (as you will imagine) how you operate in a group environment. You want to be confident enough to share your opinions in a group situation, but not overly dominant to the detriment of other candidates. Most candidates I see struggle with the former (as I did). Personally, I find it helpful to speak earlier on than later; I usually find that the longer you leave it, the harder it is to get into the conversation at a later point. Once you break that earlier barrier, I find it's also easier to stay in the conversation.</p><p></p><p>For written exercises, make sure you take the time to think about what the purpose of your response is. Make sure you adapt it to the task (e.g. whether you're writing to a client or a lawyer). Whatever the case, you need to make sure you're writing clearly and concisely. It's never about writing everything you know on a particular topic, but your ability to select the most important information to communicate in the time given. You also want to think about having the right form (e.g. if it's a letter, make sure you know how to format one), as well as how you can use your structure to aid the clarity of your response (e.g. headings/subheadings).</p><p></p><p>I've hopefully covered points 2 and 3 in my previous answer, but let me know if there's anything you're still unsure about:</p><p> <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-jaysen-tclas-founder-anything.2364/page-2#post-28598" target="_blank">https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-jaysen-tclas-founder-anything.2364/page-2#post-28598</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 28645, member: 1"] 1. So group/written/partner interviews all differ depending on the firm, but if I had to give some general advice: For partner interviews, sure you go into the interview really knowing what you've put on your application form. Where it's a CV, I usually suggest candidates take a red pen and mark up their CV line by line, thinking about what questions an interviewer might ask them. These interviews may be less 'rigid' than other types of interview and the questions are often driven by what you say in the interview (e.g. A line of questioning might be something like: Why are you applying to this firm? What other firms have you applied to? What do you think makes our firm different to X?). I'd make sure you've thought about your broader motivations, your journey so far, your strengths (including what makes you a strong candidate/your greatest achievements) and prepare at least one story you've been following in the news (again, whether they ask this completely depends on the firm). Group exercises are (as you will imagine) how you operate in a group environment. You want to be confident enough to share your opinions in a group situation, but not overly dominant to the detriment of other candidates. Most candidates I see struggle with the former (as I did). Personally, I find it helpful to speak earlier on than later; I usually find that the longer you leave it, the harder it is to get into the conversation at a later point. Once you break that earlier barrier, I find it's also easier to stay in the conversation. For written exercises, make sure you take the time to think about what the purpose of your response is. Make sure you adapt it to the task (e.g. whether you're writing to a client or a lawyer). Whatever the case, you need to make sure you're writing clearly and concisely. It's never about writing everything you know on a particular topic, but your ability to select the most important information to communicate in the time given. You also want to think about having the right form (e.g. if it's a letter, make sure you know how to format one), as well as how you can use your structure to aid the clarity of your response (e.g. headings/subheadings). I've hopefully covered points 2 and 3 in my previous answer, but let me know if there's anything you're still unsure about: [URL]https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-jaysen-tclas-founder-anything.2364/page-2#post-28598[/URL]. [/QUOTE]
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