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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 972" data-attributes="member: 1">When was your CMS Cameron McKenna interview? February 2018What was it for? Vacation schemePlease describe the interview process at CMS Cameron McKenna.The assessment day which I attended was divided into two parts: morning and afternoon. In the morning, we had to do presentations, interview with HR, and analysis exercise. In the afternoon, we had to do a group exercise and a partner interview.The interview itself will last for about 10-15 minutes. You will talk and then have questions asked on your presentation. In the analysis exercise, you will be given a case study styled question. You will be required to read it and then answer it. Then you will have approximately an hour to work through the information. You can either write by hand or by laptop. For the group exercise, you will be split into groups. You will be given tasks and will have limited time to discuss it. For the partner interview, you will be asked why CMS, what can you bring to the firm, why law, and what commercial issue interests you etc.What advice would you give to future applicants for the CMS Cameron McKenna interview?You will be tested for your commercial acumen in order to see if you understand the role that you have applied to and whether you can contribute to its success. You will need to show drive and motivation. It is important to illustrate that you can initiate ideas and work efficiently. Problem-solving is also key. You will need to identify key issues, think around problems creatively and draw conclusions from the information available. Lastly, I would say that it is important to have a personal impact. You must learn to involve others, not alienate people. Explain your way of thinking.Within exercises, some candidates believe they have to push themselves forwards at every opportunity. But as there are usually lots of opportunities for group interactions at the centres, this is not necessary. You should be involved in all discussions, and ask questions. But do not feel that you have to dominate. Communication skills are what are primarily assessed within these group exercises, but remember that this is not just speaking; listening and reacting are just as important.Allowing others their say is one way to demonstrate this. If a dominant character threatens to overwhelm discussion, do not be afraid to push in and pose questions to quieter members of the group. Incidentally, do not be overly talkative yourself. One of the mistakes you see commonly is people feeling so desperate to say something that they will say anything. Do not be silent, but do not worry about being quiet.</blockquote>

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