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<blockquote data-quote="j.s.cox" data-source="post: 123185" data-attributes="member: 20454"><p><u><strong>Update:</strong></u></p><p><u></u></p><p><u><em>Norton Rose Fulbright</em></u></p><p>I had my assessment centre today. Grad Rec were wonderful and made sure to double check my accessibility requirements before the assessment. The day was broken down into a case study interview, a partner interview and a group negotiation.</p><p></p><p>I found the case study interview went really well! I had been practicing this by using the TCLA course on case studies and it was really helpful. I know that the NRF AC's are ongoing, so I don't want to give too much away as I believe they are using the same case studies, but I was only asked a few questions after my presentation. The rest of the time was spent talking to the associate assessing me. Overall, I really enjoyed this part of the day.</p><p></p><p>The partner interview was a bit more up and down. As I had read in previous experiences, it was a bit more of a grilling, but as I was prepared for this, I attempted to steer it into a more conversational direction. Part of this interview was not great. I was asked about some LIBOR work that I had done a while back and the details just suddenly escaped me and came out in a mess. <strong>In the future, I need to be meticulous about going through my application and picking up on anything I'm no longer sure about to prepare a bit better</strong>. The rest of the interview was actually really enjoyable. I was asked questions regarding the intersection of ethics, law firm values, and the law. I found this challenging, but in an enjoyable, problem-solving way. I was also asked about where NRF should open their next office and what considerations they should have when doing so. Again, I had read that people had been asked this before, so I had a response ready, and I really enjoyed the way one of the partners helped to steer me in the right direction. </p><p></p><p>The negotiation was a tale with two stories. The first half with my partner was amazing! We had a great strategy and worked on each point together very quickly. We also got on quite easily and had time to discuss before the negotiation started. The second half (the actual negotiation) was not so great. My partner was awesome at negotiating her points and really made an excellent deal for our client. On the other hand, I didn't feel like I was able to do the same. This was partly because we ran out of time and I didn't get to do the final point, and partly because I don't feel like I did the first point justice. Overall, I'm not sure how well this went and I worry that this will not count in my favour. Clearly, <strong>I need to practice negotiating</strong>. </p><p></p><p>Aside from a few technical issues during the day, this was the least stressful AC/interview I have ever been to and I really hope it goes in my favour. If not, I'll be prepared with applications to other firms.</p><p></p><p><u><em>Goals I set myself this week</em></u></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I did manage to complete the case study prep available on TCLA. This was absolutely invaluable.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I have been able to keep my booklets updated. This was really helpful for the partner interview questions at the NRF AC.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The glossary is up and running. I'm finding it to be a useful resource to just go back and look at when I get confused. I will definitely keep this resource updated.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I've gone back to the TCLA Commercial Awareness course every time I find a relevant news story that discusses that aspect of commercial awareness. This has been useful at ensuring I remember all the terminology.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I kept an eye on the BofE interest rates and saw it went up to the expected 0.75%. This is what was expected, but the Bank of England have also presented a table that gives a pretty bleak view of our future. It looks like we are heading into an L-shaped recession and I will be brushing up my knowledge and how this will be affecting businesses and law firm work, accordingly.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I haven't started the TCLA PE course yet as I was preparing for my AC, but I will go over it this weekend.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I am also aiming to do research for another application (a direct TC) this weekend.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Thanks for following my journey!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="j.s.cox, post: 123185, member: 20454"] [U][B]Update:[/B] [I]Norton Rose Fulbright[/I][/U] I had my assessment centre today. Grad Rec were wonderful and made sure to double check my accessibility requirements before the assessment. The day was broken down into a case study interview, a partner interview and a group negotiation. I found the case study interview went really well! I had been practicing this by using the TCLA course on case studies and it was really helpful. I know that the NRF AC's are ongoing, so I don't want to give too much away as I believe they are using the same case studies, but I was only asked a few questions after my presentation. The rest of the time was spent talking to the associate assessing me. Overall, I really enjoyed this part of the day. The partner interview was a bit more up and down. As I had read in previous experiences, it was a bit more of a grilling, but as I was prepared for this, I attempted to steer it into a more conversational direction. Part of this interview was not great. I was asked about some LIBOR work that I had done a while back and the details just suddenly escaped me and came out in a mess. [B]In the future, I need to be meticulous about going through my application and picking up on anything I'm no longer sure about to prepare a bit better[/B]. The rest of the interview was actually really enjoyable. I was asked questions regarding the intersection of ethics, law firm values, and the law. I found this challenging, but in an enjoyable, problem-solving way. I was also asked about where NRF should open their next office and what considerations they should have when doing so. Again, I had read that people had been asked this before, so I had a response ready, and I really enjoyed the way one of the partners helped to steer me in the right direction. The negotiation was a tale with two stories. The first half with my partner was amazing! We had a great strategy and worked on each point together very quickly. We also got on quite easily and had time to discuss before the negotiation started. The second half (the actual negotiation) was not so great. My partner was awesome at negotiating her points and really made an excellent deal for our client. On the other hand, I didn't feel like I was able to do the same. This was partly because we ran out of time and I didn't get to do the final point, and partly because I don't feel like I did the first point justice. Overall, I'm not sure how well this went and I worry that this will not count in my favour. Clearly, [B]I need to practice negotiating[/B]. Aside from a few technical issues during the day, this was the least stressful AC/interview I have ever been to and I really hope it goes in my favour. If not, I'll be prepared with applications to other firms. [U][I]Goals I set myself this week[/I][/U] [LIST] [*]I did manage to complete the case study prep available on TCLA. This was absolutely invaluable. [*]I have been able to keep my booklets updated. This was really helpful for the partner interview questions at the NRF AC. [*]The glossary is up and running. I'm finding it to be a useful resource to just go back and look at when I get confused. I will definitely keep this resource updated. [*]I've gone back to the TCLA Commercial Awareness course every time I find a relevant news story that discusses that aspect of commercial awareness. This has been useful at ensuring I remember all the terminology. [*]I kept an eye on the BofE interest rates and saw it went up to the expected 0.75%. This is what was expected, but the Bank of England have also presented a table that gives a pretty bleak view of our future. It looks like we are heading into an L-shaped recession and I will be brushing up my knowledge and how this will be affecting businesses and law firm work, accordingly. [*]I haven't started the TCLA PE course yet as I was preparing for my AC, but I will go over it this weekend. [*]I am also aiming to do research for another application (a direct TC) this weekend. [/LIST] Thanks for following my journey! [/QUOTE]
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