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<blockquote data-quote="Elizabeth K" data-source="post: 113344" data-attributes="member: 13455"><p><strong>Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.</strong></p><p></p><p>First Round Interview: February 2022</p><p>Second Round Interview: March 2022</p><p></p><p><strong>Please specify what the interview was for.</strong></p><p></p><p>Training Contract</p><p></p><p><strong>Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.</strong></p><p></p><p>First Round: General interview with trainee & associate</p><p>Second Round: 2 general interviews with 2 partners and 2 senior associates</p><p></p><p><strong>Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.</strong></p><p></p><p>1) First Round - General Interview</p><p>This was a really nice interview experience and they generally seemed interest in getting to know me – they didn’t ask why Curtis and why law, just asked whether I was interested in international arbitration. I got into a discussion about crypto assets (mentioned it in my CV as I did it in work experience) and ended up having a really big discussion on this which was very stimulating. Other questions focused on specific details in work experience/volunteering so know your CV inside out!</p><p></p><p>2) Second Round - First Interview (40-45 mins)</p><p>This interview was ok! The partner was a bit abrupt and very questioning on topics such as why did I focus my dissertation not on political law (I did a politics degree) and why I have volunteered at the criminal courts but I think I backed this quite well with my personal journey! I also got asked here why law, why Curtis, what I could bring to the firm, what I enjoy about my GDL etc. I also got asked more specific questions such as logistical factors on when I start my LPC etc. This was a less conversational style interview but enjoyable overall.</p><p></p><p>3) Second Round - Second Interview</p><p>This interview very closely reflected the mood of my interview with the trainee and associate – I got on well with partner and senior associate and it felt conversational. I was again asked why law, why curtis, why international law. I got asked why London and not a regional firm. It was also the first time I got asked why I didn’t convert my TC at my previous vac scheme but I gave an honest answer on my reflections and how I have sought to improve this – this was very well received! A lot of my volunteering history is on D&I so I got asked a lot on what this means to be and how I think Curtis can improve on this which was a very engaging and truthful discussion!</p><p></p><p>Overall, the process was very focused on me as a person and seeing if I would fit right in the company as it is a very small office in London.</p><p></p><p><strong>Were you successful?</strong></p><p></p><p>Waiting to hear back</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elizabeth K, post: 113344, member: 13455"] [B]Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.[/B] First Round Interview: February 2022 Second Round Interview: March 2022 [B]Please specify what the interview was for.[/B] Training Contract [B]Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.[/B] First Round: General interview with trainee & associate Second Round: 2 general interviews with 2 partners and 2 senior associates [B]Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.[/B] 1) First Round - General Interview This was a really nice interview experience and they generally seemed interest in getting to know me – they didn’t ask why Curtis and why law, just asked whether I was interested in international arbitration. I got into a discussion about crypto assets (mentioned it in my CV as I did it in work experience) and ended up having a really big discussion on this which was very stimulating. Other questions focused on specific details in work experience/volunteering so know your CV inside out! 2) Second Round - First Interview (40-45 mins) This interview was ok! The partner was a bit abrupt and very questioning on topics such as why did I focus my dissertation not on political law (I did a politics degree) and why I have volunteered at the criminal courts but I think I backed this quite well with my personal journey! I also got asked here why law, why Curtis, what I could bring to the firm, what I enjoy about my GDL etc. I also got asked more specific questions such as logistical factors on when I start my LPC etc. This was a less conversational style interview but enjoyable overall. 3) Second Round - Second Interview This interview very closely reflected the mood of my interview with the trainee and associate – I got on well with partner and senior associate and it felt conversational. I was again asked why law, why curtis, why international law. I got asked why London and not a regional firm. It was also the first time I got asked why I didn’t convert my TC at my previous vac scheme but I gave an honest answer on my reflections and how I have sought to improve this – this was very well received! A lot of my volunteering history is on D&I so I got asked a lot on what this means to be and how I think Curtis can improve on this which was a very engaging and truthful discussion! Overall, the process was very focused on me as a person and seeing if I would fit right in the company as it is a very small office in London. [B]Were you successful?[/B] Waiting to hear back [/QUOTE]
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