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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 925" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><strong>When was your <strong>Clifford Chance interview</strong>? </strong></p><p></p><p>February 2018</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>What for? </strong></p><p></p><p>Training Contract</p><p></p><p><strong>Please describe the interview process at Clifford Chance.</strong></p><p></p><p>The interview consisted of a strength-based interview with an associate, followed by a case study with a partner. Although I've attended multiple interviews, it was the sincerity and interest shown by everyone at the firm (particularly HR) which set Clifford Chance apart from other firms for me. Not only did it make me feel more comfortable during the interviews, it actually made me more enthusiastic about the entire day.</p><p></p><p><strong>What advice would you give to future applicants about the Clifford Chance interview?</strong></p><p></p><p>If invited to a interview at Clifford Chance, you should remember that the firm is already impressed by you. The interview is your chance to reassure the firm that everything you stated in the application is true. My best advice would be to be yourself. The firm isn't looking for people that meet a strict criteria. They look for people from interesting backgrounds, people with personality- and this doesn't mean you need to have a loud personality!</p><p></p><p>For the strength-based interview, whilst preparing for the usual questions which relate to competency, it's essential to have a sincere, genuine reason for why you applied to Clifford Chance. You really have to go into the smallest detail- mention the aspects about the firm which appeal to you and explain why that's so important to you.</p><p></p><p>The case study was the most difficult part of the day. We were given a scenario and asked to write an email to the partner, summarising the information provided. I was accustomed to receiving scenarios where you can mention lots of different issues but CC case study had very few points to mention. When writing the briefing email (in preparation for the briefing interview with the partner), I found myself quite worried about my lack of points.</p><p></p><p>Considering I still managed to get an offer with the firm, I think it's important to have confidence in your abilities. Even if you think you don't have enough information (or think you've missed out on things because your brief is short), just elaborate on the points you do have in the interview. The partner will also make suggestions and ask about alternative scenarios to hear your opinion on the matter. Since the partner is wanting to understand your thought process and test your common sense/commercial awareness, make the most of the casual nature of the conversation and explain your opinions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 925, member: 1"] [B]When was your [B]Clifford Chance interview[/B]? [/B] February 2018 [B] What for? [/B] Training Contract [B]Please describe the interview process at Clifford Chance.[/B] The interview consisted of a strength-based interview with an associate, followed by a case study with a partner. Although I've attended multiple interviews, it was the sincerity and interest shown by everyone at the firm (particularly HR) which set Clifford Chance apart from other firms for me. Not only did it make me feel more comfortable during the interviews, it actually made me more enthusiastic about the entire day. [B]What advice would you give to future applicants about the Clifford Chance interview?[/B] If invited to a interview at Clifford Chance, you should remember that the firm is already impressed by you. The interview is your chance to reassure the firm that everything you stated in the application is true. My best advice would be to be yourself. The firm isn't looking for people that meet a strict criteria. They look for people from interesting backgrounds, people with personality- and this doesn't mean you need to have a loud personality! For the strength-based interview, whilst preparing for the usual questions which relate to competency, it's essential to have a sincere, genuine reason for why you applied to Clifford Chance. You really have to go into the smallest detail- mention the aspects about the firm which appeal to you and explain why that's so important to you. The case study was the most difficult part of the day. We were given a scenario and asked to write an email to the partner, summarising the information provided. I was accustomed to receiving scenarios where you can mention lots of different issues but CC case study had very few points to mention. When writing the briefing email (in preparation for the briefing interview with the partner), I found myself quite worried about my lack of points. Considering I still managed to get an offer with the firm, I think it's important to have confidence in your abilities. Even if you think you don't have enough information (or think you've missed out on things because your brief is short), just elaborate on the points you do have in the interview. The partner will also make suggestions and ask about alternative scenarios to hear your opinion on the matter. Since the partner is wanting to understand your thought process and test your common sense/commercial awareness, make the most of the casual nature of the conversation and explain your opinions. [/QUOTE]
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