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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 26414" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><strong>Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.</strong></p><p></p><p>January 2020</p><p></p><p><strong>Please specify what the interview was for.</strong></p><p></p><p>Summer Vacation Scheme</p><p></p><p><strong>Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.</strong></p><p></p><p>I arrived at 9am, and I believe we had a talk from Graduate Recruitment at 9.30 am. There were 6 attendees, including myself and everyone was incredibly lovely - we all sat together in the foyer and got to know each other before the talk.</p><p>After the talk, a Partner gave a talk about the day in his life and why he chose to work in HSF. He applauded us for getting this far.</p><p></p><p>After the helpful and encouraging talk, the group was split into 2 and we all went to do our separate tasks.</p><p></p><p><strong>Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.</strong></p><p></p><p>There are three assessments: case study; competency; scenario based problem.</p><p></p><p>My first task of the day was the case study, we had 45 minutes to read a contract and had to summarise the information and provide feedback in a 10 minute presentation. I would recommend you brush up on basic contract knowledge, although in-depth is not required. I felt the contract was too long to read (provided the time frame) but make you sure you make loads of notes, and structure your 10 minute presentation to the 'client' with: brief introduction of the case; summarise the contract; what recommendations you would make. After I did my presentation, the partner who pretended to be the client asked some challenging questions and picked up on any points I missed - they want to see how you would react. I would recommend, taking a second giving your answer and appreciating their challenging feedback but submitting you agree with your initial answer because of x y z.</p><p></p><p>Following, I had a quick 15 minute tour of the building but honestly we just went up a few escalators and went to the library and cafe - I wish it was more in depth.</p><p></p><p>After the tour, I had my competency interview and this was my favourite! I love talking, and the conversation with the senior associate flowed very well and it was quite informal. He was really friendly, and kept complimenting my application. Oppose to other attendees, I did not have the formal, typical competency questions (teamwork etc) so I'm not too sure how to feel about that but do brush up on general competency scenarios with the STAR technique!</p><p></p><p>Lastly, I had the scenario based question - the one I was most afraid of! I walk in, the partner introduces herself and she begins sketching out a recent case she has been working on. Truthfully, I am not a visual learner and I struggled to understand the problem scenario because of it. She asked me where I would begin, and how I would go about it. It was honestly very difficult, and there's no way to prepare for it. I would begin by clarifying at the start what you gathered from the scenario, and ask further questions before approaching it.</p><p></p><p>The day ended with a very quick lunch, and you receive feedback a few hours later.</p><p></p><p><strong>Please list any interview questions you were asked.</strong></p><p></p><p>Case study: What would you recommend? Are you sure about that? Is there anything I should be aware of?</p><p></p><p>Competency: Why law? (It was very much a conversation, so answers came naturally without questions if they makes sense)</p><p></p><p>Scenario based: Where would you begin?</p><p></p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p></p><p>Case Study: Make lots of notes and structure your presentation well. A key note, is remain formal! I tried so hard to show personality, that I would do small chuckles at the questions and I really regret this (you can show your personality at the competency interview!).</p><p></p><p>Competency: Make a list of questions, why law, why that firm, work in a team etc..</p><p></p><p>Scenario based: Watch consulting interviews, and make sure you have a general understanding of what all the firms sectors do. Make sure you clear up uncertainties before beginning to answer the problem.</p><p></p><p>I got rejected because they said I did not perform that well in the technical capabilities, but scored highly in everything else. At first I was mad and confused, but looking back at it - I wish I remained professional, tried to understand the scenario based problem a lot better because I did zone out when she began drawing the problem and had watched consulting videos because they're really helpful for two of the tasks.</p><p></p><p><strong>Were you successful?</strong></p><p></p><p>No</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 26414, member: 1"] [B]Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.[/B] January 2020 [B]Please specify what the interview was for.[/B] Summer Vacation Scheme [B]Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.[/B] I arrived at 9am, and I believe we had a talk from Graduate Recruitment at 9.30 am. There were 6 attendees, including myself and everyone was incredibly lovely - we all sat together in the foyer and got to know each other before the talk. After the talk, a Partner gave a talk about the day in his life and why he chose to work in HSF. He applauded us for getting this far. After the helpful and encouraging talk, the group was split into 2 and we all went to do our separate tasks. [B]Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.[/B] There are three assessments: case study; competency; scenario based problem. My first task of the day was the case study, we had 45 minutes to read a contract and had to summarise the information and provide feedback in a 10 minute presentation. I would recommend you brush up on basic contract knowledge, although in-depth is not required. I felt the contract was too long to read (provided the time frame) but make you sure you make loads of notes, and structure your 10 minute presentation to the 'client' with: brief introduction of the case; summarise the contract; what recommendations you would make. After I did my presentation, the partner who pretended to be the client asked some challenging questions and picked up on any points I missed - they want to see how you would react. I would recommend, taking a second giving your answer and appreciating their challenging feedback but submitting you agree with your initial answer because of x y z. Following, I had a quick 15 minute tour of the building but honestly we just went up a few escalators and went to the library and cafe - I wish it was more in depth. After the tour, I had my competency interview and this was my favourite! I love talking, and the conversation with the senior associate flowed very well and it was quite informal. He was really friendly, and kept complimenting my application. Oppose to other attendees, I did not have the formal, typical competency questions (teamwork etc) so I'm not too sure how to feel about that but do brush up on general competency scenarios with the STAR technique! Lastly, I had the scenario based question - the one I was most afraid of! I walk in, the partner introduces herself and she begins sketching out a recent case she has been working on. Truthfully, I am not a visual learner and I struggled to understand the problem scenario because of it. She asked me where I would begin, and how I would go about it. It was honestly very difficult, and there's no way to prepare for it. I would begin by clarifying at the start what you gathered from the scenario, and ask further questions before approaching it. The day ended with a very quick lunch, and you receive feedback a few hours later. [B]Please list any interview questions you were asked.[/B] Case study: What would you recommend? Are you sure about that? Is there anything I should be aware of? Competency: Why law? (It was very much a conversation, so answers came naturally without questions if they makes sense) Scenario based: Where would you begin? [B]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.[/B] Case Study: Make lots of notes and structure your presentation well. A key note, is remain formal! I tried so hard to show personality, that I would do small chuckles at the questions and I really regret this (you can show your personality at the competency interview!). Competency: Make a list of questions, why law, why that firm, work in a team etc.. Scenario based: Watch consulting interviews, and make sure you have a general understanding of what all the firms sectors do. Make sure you clear up uncertainties before beginning to answer the problem. I got rejected because they said I did not perform that well in the technical capabilities, but scored highly in everything else. At first I was mad and confused, but looking back at it - I wish I remained professional, tried to understand the scenario based problem a lot better because I did zone out when she began drawing the problem and had watched consulting videos because they're really helpful for two of the tasks. [B]Were you successful?[/B] No [/QUOTE]
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