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<blockquote data-quote="Alice G" data-source="post: 11541" data-attributes="member: 1160">Hi [USER=2177]@Olivia178[/USER] I totally agree with all of the above and [USER=694]@Hazal[/USER] has covered a lot of really sound advice! Sitting with two partners is a wonderful opportunity and I think it might even be an idea to seek their guidance in a way - so asking them what qualities they think make a good solicitor and what qualities do they value most in the trainees within their teams? This can really demonstrate your capacity to be self aware and your desire to gain insight into the realities of training in corporate law too. Asking what partners value the most about their firm can be a great question too which can often lead to other avenues of discussion. I think that's all I really have to add but just have confidence in yourself and just allow conversation to flow naturally. I often pretend at interview that the partners are just family friends I am catching up with, i don't mean to be too informal of course, but just remember they are human with their own lives outside of the law and that they will be just as interested in learning about you as well! All the best and many congratulations for winning the competition!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Alice G, post: 11541, member: 1160"] Hi [USER=2177]@Olivia178[/USER] I totally agree with all of the above and [USER=694]@Hazal[/USER] has covered a lot of really sound advice! Sitting with two partners is a wonderful opportunity and I think it might even be an idea to seek their guidance in a way - so asking them what qualities they think make a good solicitor and what qualities do they value most in the trainees within their teams? This can really demonstrate your capacity to be self aware and your desire to gain insight into the realities of training in corporate law too. Asking what partners value the most about their firm can be a great question too which can often lead to other avenues of discussion. I think that's all I really have to add but just have confidence in yourself and just allow conversation to flow naturally. I often pretend at interview that the partners are just family friends I am catching up with, i don't mean to be too informal of course, but just remember they are human with their own lives outside of the law and that they will be just as interested in learning about you as well! All the best and many congratulations for winning the competition!! :) [/QUOTE]

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