Herbert Smith Freehills New Vac Scheme Interview Structure

DTB

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    Hi guys!

    I understand that due to virtual AC's HSF has changed their assessment structure. Instead of a case study they now have two scenario-based interviews. One is where a partner will give you a scenario from a case they are working on and ask you questions about it. I have heard this one is quite technical and previously they have asked questions on PE and joint ventures. The other is more to do with difficulties you would face as a trainee such as how to get in touch with a client or gather evidence for a case. Since you could get practically any practice area depending on the partner - how would one prepare for this?

    Anyone who has attended the HSF schemes and would be willing to share their experiences - I would be grateful! If anyone can recommend resources to learn in-depth about different practise areas as well as brush up on Joint Ventures as opposed to the typical Mna, company law, shareholder rights etc that would be great!
     
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    Hey - I know that this was posted some time ago; but if you would still like guidance, either on HSF, the HSF VS, or on other resources for building commercial/technical knowledge, please just say, and I'll respond!
     
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    Aakanksha__

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    Hi, I would be grateful if you could please respond to the original question regarding preparation for HSF's new Interview Structure.
    Hey - I know that this was posted some time ago; but if you would still like guidance, either on HSF, the HSF VS, or on other resources for building commercial/technical knowledge, please just say, and I'll respond!
     

    DTB

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    Hey - I know that this was posted some time ago; but if you would still like guidance, either on HSF, the HSF VS, or on other resources for building commercial/technical knowledge, please just say, and I'll respond!
    Hi Neville, @Neville Birdi I pushed my interview for personal reasons, so it is coming up soon! I am not sure whether it will be in person or virtual, but regardless I understand HSF's interviews are different because of the element of scenario based questions! They seem impossible to prepare other than knowing about the firm's practice areas. Additionally, I have heard their case studies are not usually the typical MnA but more so related to litigation? This is the first ever app I submitted and first AC so I am extremely nervous! I know you undertook the HSF vacation scheme and I would be so very grateful to gain guidance from you on what recourses helped you to prepare for the interview/ how I should build up my knowledge for the AC particularly the technical and scenario based aspects of it! Thank you so much for this :)
     

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