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<blockquote data-quote="Sian" data-source="post: 228977" data-attributes="member: 43463"><p>Hi WeGotThis!</p><p></p><p>Congrats 🎉on getting to the first round, that’s a big achievement! Since the general tips have already been covered, here are a few additional points to help you stand out:</p><p></p><p>1. <strong>Structure your answers</strong></p><p>Even in a short 30-minute interview, using a simple framework (e.g., Situation-Task-Action-Result) helps you communicate clearly and efficiently. It makes your examples memorable and shows you can think logically under pressure.</p><p></p><p>2.<strong> Demonstrate curiosity and initiative</strong></p><p>Boutique firms often value candidates who ask insightful questions about workflow, case strategy, or client interaction. You could ask about a recent dispute the firm handled and what role paralegals played, it shows genuine engagement.</p><p></p><p>3. <strong>Show adaptability and tech readiness</strong></p><p>MS Teams interviews can throw up unexpected issues. Be prepared to briefly explain if there’s a tech hiccup, and demonstrate you can communicate clearly and professionally online as firms notice confidence in a virtual setting.</p><p></p><p>4. <strong>Mind your soft skills</strong></p><p>Boutiques place high value on teamwork and client interaction. Think of a quick example showing you collaborate effectively, manage client relationships, or adapt to changing priorities.</p><p></p><p>5.<strong> Closing impression</strong></p><p>At the end, summarise succinctly why you’re excited about the role and how you could contribute to the team. A confident, positive closing leaves a strong final impression.</p><p></p><p>Good luck! You’ve got this, and approaching it as a conversation rather than a test can help you shine!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sian, post: 228977, member: 43463"] Hi WeGotThis! Congrats 🎉on getting to the first round, that’s a big achievement! Since the general tips have already been covered, here are a few additional points to help you stand out: 1. [B]Structure your answers[/B] Even in a short 30-minute interview, using a simple framework (e.g., Situation-Task-Action-Result) helps you communicate clearly and efficiently. It makes your examples memorable and shows you can think logically under pressure. 2.[B] Demonstrate curiosity and initiative[/B] Boutique firms often value candidates who ask insightful questions about workflow, case strategy, or client interaction. You could ask about a recent dispute the firm handled and what role paralegals played, it shows genuine engagement. 3. [B]Show adaptability and tech readiness[/B] MS Teams interviews can throw up unexpected issues. Be prepared to briefly explain if there’s a tech hiccup, and demonstrate you can communicate clearly and professionally online as firms notice confidence in a virtual setting. 4. [B]Mind your soft skills[/B] Boutiques place high value on teamwork and client interaction. Think of a quick example showing you collaborate effectively, manage client relationships, or adapt to changing priorities. 5.[B] Closing impression[/B] At the end, summarise succinctly why you’re excited about the role and how you could contribute to the team. A confident, positive closing leaves a strong final impression. Good luck! You’ve got this, and approaching it as a conversation rather than a test can help you shine!:) [/QUOTE]
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