Harbottle & Lewis Interview 2021

Elizabeth K

Esteemed Member
Gold Member
Premium Member
Jul 6, 2021
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Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.

May 2021

Please specify what the interview was for.

Training Contract 2023

Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.

12pm-12:45 interview with HR and a Senior Associate.

Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.

Competency and CV based interview, as well as time for questions at then end.

Please list any interview questions you were asked.

1. Why Harbottle & Lewis?
2. What distinguishes us from our competitors?
3. What other firms have you applied to?
4. What are your hobbies?
5. When have you demonstrated teamwork / resilience / creativity?

What is your best advice for each aspect of the assessment on the day? Please break this down for each assessment. This can include advice for preparation, as well as tips for the day.

Know your CV very well, as well as competencies.
Make sure you have some knowledge of the firm: competitors, work, clients, USPs, diversity initiatives etc.

Were you successful?

Waiting to hear back
 

nicogly

Standard Member
Premium Member
Nov 21, 2022
5
1
Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.

May 2021

Please specify what the interview was for.

Training Contract 2023

Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.

12pm-12:45 interview with HR and a Senior Associate.

Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.

Competency and CV based interview, as well as time for questions at then end.

Please list any interview questions you were asked.

1. Why Harbottle & Lewis?
2. What distinguishes us from our competitors?
3. What other firms have you applied to?
4. What are your hobbies?
5. When have you demonstrated teamwork / resilience / creativity?

What is your best advice for each aspect of the assessment on the day? Please break this down for each assessment. This can include advice for preparation, as well as tips for the day.

Know your CV very well, as well as competencies.
Make sure you have some knowledge of the firm: competitors, work, clients, USPs, diversity initiatives etc.

Were you successful?

Waiting to hear back
Heyy Elizabeth! Sorry to dig up this old thread but, did you eventually get an answer :) and also thank you for posting this info! So helpful!!
 

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