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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 987" data-attributes="member: 1">When was your Dentons interview? January 2018/April 2018What was it for? Easter Vacation scheme/Training ContractPlease describe the interview process at Dentons.The Dentons first interview is an hour long interview with a member of HR. This interview has a structure that the interviewer follows and mainly focuses on motivation, competency and about Dentons. It took three weeks for me to hear back. The TC assessment centre involved multiple elements. A case study interview, where we had 5 minutes to read over the brief, before meeting with two partners who took us through the case study and introduced more information as we went along. This lasted around 45 minutes. We then had a few competency questions and motivation questions with the partners. After this there was a written exercise and 'role play' exercise related to the case in the written exercise. We had one hour to write and prepare for the role play, which took place after the writing period ended.What advice would you give to future applicants for the Dentons interview?A good knowledge of the firm, what they do and why in particular I was interested in training with them was essential. It was important to have a good idea and understanding of commercial trends, as this informed all elements of each task at both assessment centres.The Dentons training contract AC was more theoretical than I was expecting, but this guides on this website were monumental in helping me prepare and in helping me answer the case studies confidently. I would therefore 100% suggest reading this website over and over again!! Once I understood more I was able to make more links. It was also very helpful having taken part in the vacation scheme, I used my experience in various departments to suggest relevant responses, and occasionally they were not the exact answer but the partners said that they appreciated the ability to draw on learning experiences. Although the day was very full on, I would advise not to dwell on a minor mistake in one aspect and try and move on to the next task whole-heartedly as you cannot afford to get lost in thought. Also, try not to look ahead at the day but take each hour at a time! Both the partners who interviewed me were lovely and interested in listening to me, but equally were excited to answer the questions I asked them about their time with the firm so definitely ask questions at the end, even if you think the question is basic, they definitely like to see you are taking advantage of every opportunity to learn.</blockquote>

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