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<blockquote data-quote="Nicole" data-source="post: 870" data-attributes="member: 16"><p>Anonymous, DLA Piper vac scheme interviewee</p><p></p><p>I was successful for DLA Piper and scored really high in everything so I can give good guidance for that. It consisted of three parts: analysis presentation, group exercise and partner interview.</p><p></p><p>1. Group Exercise</p><p>The usual tips would come in handy like checking the time and prompting the others how long is left, referring to everyone by their names and sustaining open body language. Specific to DLA Piper's group exercise, there's a lot to digest so I started from the back and worked my way to the front in the event the others didn't have time to get to the end. I was marked up on using real life examples (e.g. any bad/good press a company has had for something). I'd also advise not being afraid to stick to your guns to appease the rest of the group, even if it's not a popular decision. They look out for that.</p><p></p><p>2. Analysis Presentation</p><p>Remain calm during the prep time. They are not expecting a Ted Talk. Do your best to structure it and present it in a coherent manner so the assessor can follow it. If you overthink it you're likely to trip yourself up and drop in confidence which is another thing you're being assessed on. You don't need legal knowledge to complete it but you do need common sense. Try and develop a rapport with the assessor once you are finished and again, don't be afraid to stick to your guns if challenged at the end.</p><p></p><p>3. Partner interview</p><p>This is a competency based interview which did not deviate from any other style in my experience. I was asked no questions about the firm, just about myself. Be yourself and don't be afraid to crack terrible jokes because that seemed to work well for me.</p><p></p><p>4. Generally</p><p>When being escorted from room to room be conscious that you're still being assessed. Take the opportunity to tell grad rec how much you're enjoying the day, ask them about themselves and just be as enthusiastic as you can.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nicole, post: 870, member: 16"] Anonymous, DLA Piper vac scheme interviewee I was successful for DLA Piper and scored really high in everything so I can give good guidance for that. It consisted of three parts: analysis presentation, group exercise and partner interview. 1. Group Exercise The usual tips would come in handy like checking the time and prompting the others how long is left, referring to everyone by their names and sustaining open body language. Specific to DLA Piper's group exercise, there's a lot to digest so I started from the back and worked my way to the front in the event the others didn't have time to get to the end. I was marked up on using real life examples (e.g. any bad/good press a company has had for something). I'd also advise not being afraid to stick to your guns to appease the rest of the group, even if it's not a popular decision. They look out for that. 2. Analysis Presentation Remain calm during the prep time. They are not expecting a Ted Talk. Do your best to structure it and present it in a coherent manner so the assessor can follow it. If you overthink it you're likely to trip yourself up and drop in confidence which is another thing you're being assessed on. You don't need legal knowledge to complete it but you do need common sense. Try and develop a rapport with the assessor once you are finished and again, don't be afraid to stick to your guns if challenged at the end. 3. Partner interview This is a competency based interview which did not deviate from any other style in my experience. I was asked no questions about the firm, just about myself. Be yourself and don't be afraid to crack terrible jokes because that seemed to work well for me. 4. Generally When being escorted from room to room be conscious that you're still being assessed. Take the opportunity to tell grad rec how much you're enjoying the day, ask them about themselves and just be as enthusiastic as you can. [/QUOTE]
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