When was your Fieldfisher interview?
January 2018
What for?
Telephone Interview
Please describe the interview process at Fieldfisher.
A member of HR rang at a scheduled time. No chit-chat - straight into the questions, of which there were five. It was fairly business-like - this actually was reassuring, as no time for nerves.
What advice would you give to future applicants about the Fieldfisher interview?
The interview questions were fairly straightforward. Why Fieldfisher? Why a mid-size law-firm? Which of our practice areas / sectors are you particularly interested in? One thing that might trip people up is there was a follow-on, asking about how you think that sector is changing and what the key issues are. If you're unprepared, I can see that being an issue. The focus on tech in particular is pronounced - having enthusiasm and knowledge of that was helpful. Then a further question about a news story you've noticed (not the one from your application.)
You'll just be asked these questions, and you then give your response. It's not a conversation - if you've finished your answer, don't be afraid to just stop talking. Better to be succinct.
The legal press have done some good in-depth comparative pieces which are well worth locating. Very useful for 'what differentiates us' type questions.
I got a good impression from the Grad Rec manager who conducted the interview.
