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<blockquote data-quote="Nicole" data-source="post: 862" data-attributes="member: 16"><p>From future trainee, Jazil Eddaikra</p><p></p><p>Please see below for my tips regarding Clyde & Co Vacation Scheme interview/assessment centre.</p><p></p><p><strong>Preliminary Point</strong></p><p></p><p>Before listing the tips, I just want to emphasise that the process/interview structure may well have changed since I completed my AC (Feb 2017). Hopefully the tips are still useful.</p><p></p><p><strong>AC Structure</strong></p><p></p><p>Group commercial exercise.</p><p>45 min interview with an Associate and member of HR. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Group Exercise </strong></p><p></p><p>You will be in a group of approx. 8 candidates.</p><p></p><p>You will do better if you bring in wider commercial knowledge. Each candidate is given a commercial case study to read through (same for everyone). Everyone will then answer a list of questions relating to the case study. It's important to understand the economic backdrop – which economies are doing well etc.</p><p></p><p>You are strongly being assessed on interpersonal skills – LISTEN to the people, nod when they speak (sounds silly but this is important) and refer to other candidates by their names. If someone makes a great point – say “that’s a really good point made by John” and then build on it. At beginning of exercise, volunteer to be the script / keep track of time.</p><p></p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p></p><p>One member of grad recruitment and one associate/senior associate/partner.</p><p></p><p>Prepare for the 'classic' questions, such as 'why law?', 'why Clyde & Co?' etc. Prepare a commercial news story to talk about (if asked) and ensure you are well versed in the story you mentioned in your application. Try and talk about something interesting/relevant to firm.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you have numerous examples ready for competency questions. Try to use a different example for each competency question. Examples of competencies they might examine:</p><p></p><p>- time management/organisation;</p><p></p><p>- communication;</p><p></p><p>- conflicting deadlines;</p><p></p><p>- ability to use initiative / start new tasks;</p><p></p><p>- teamwork;</p><p></p><p>- challenging relationship; and </p><p></p><p>- your strengths and weaknesses. </p><p></p><p>From my experience, the contents of the interview will vary depending on interviews. Generally, HR will focus on competency questions and the fee earner will ask commercial/legal related questions. </p><p></p><p>If they press/grill you, stand firm and back yourself (without coming across as aggressive!) </p><p></p><p>Finally, the most important thing is to come across as enthusiastic throughout the entire AC. Ultimately, they want to hire people who seem genuinely interested and passionate about pursuing a career at Clyde & Co.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nicole, post: 862, member: 16"] From future trainee, Jazil Eddaikra Please see below for my tips regarding Clyde & Co Vacation Scheme interview/assessment centre. [B]Preliminary Point[/B] Before listing the tips, I just want to emphasise that the process/interview structure may well have changed since I completed my AC (Feb 2017). Hopefully the tips are still useful. [B]AC Structure[/B] Group commercial exercise. 45 min interview with an Associate and member of HR. [B]Group Exercise [/B] You will be in a group of approx. 8 candidates. You will do better if you bring in wider commercial knowledge. Each candidate is given a commercial case study to read through (same for everyone). Everyone will then answer a list of questions relating to the case study. It's important to understand the economic backdrop – which economies are doing well etc. You are strongly being assessed on interpersonal skills – LISTEN to the people, nod when they speak (sounds silly but this is important) and refer to other candidates by their names. If someone makes a great point – say “that’s a really good point made by John” and then build on it. At beginning of exercise, volunteer to be the script / keep track of time. [B]Interview[/B] One member of grad recruitment and one associate/senior associate/partner. Prepare for the 'classic' questions, such as 'why law?', 'why Clyde & Co?' etc. Prepare a commercial news story to talk about (if asked) and ensure you are well versed in the story you mentioned in your application. Try and talk about something interesting/relevant to firm. Make sure you have numerous examples ready for competency questions. Try to use a different example for each competency question. Examples of competencies they might examine: - time management/organisation; - communication; - conflicting deadlines; - ability to use initiative / start new tasks; - teamwork; - challenging relationship; and - your strengths and weaknesses. From my experience, the contents of the interview will vary depending on interviews. Generally, HR will focus on competency questions and the fee earner will ask commercial/legal related questions. If they press/grill you, stand firm and back yourself (without coming across as aggressive!) Finally, the most important thing is to come across as enthusiastic throughout the entire AC. Ultimately, they want to hire people who seem genuinely interested and passionate about pursuing a career at Clyde & Co. [/QUOTE]
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