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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 26526" 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>Training Contract 2022</p><p></p><p><strong>Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.</strong></p><p></p><p>There were 8 of us in total. 10am Arrival, 10.15am Intro from Graduate Recruitment outlining the afternoon, 11.30am Written Exercise, 12.30pm Group Exercise, 1.15pm Interview with Two Partners, 2pm Lunch</p><p></p><p><strong>Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.</strong></p><p></p><p>Written Exercise - We were given around 50 minutes. We had to read documents concerning a proposed acquisition and problems associated with it. We had to prepare a report/letter of advice detailing why these were problems and how they could be solved. It was very similar to your typical case study i.e. pending litigation against the target. </p><p></p><p>Group Exercise - This followed on from the facts of the written exercise. We were split into pairs, one pair acting for the buyer, and the other acting for the owner of the target who would remain as a director after the acquisition. We were given 25 minutes in our pairs to read through further information and our client's goals and work together to determine how we would negotiate. Then both pairs came together and we negotiated the terms of the director's service agreement, shares etc. I believe we had 15-20 minutes to do this. </p><p></p><p>Interview - The interview was with two partners and was the most informal interview I've ever experienced - there were no set list of questions and the partners were free-styling it, although they had read through my application before hand. </p><p></p><p><strong>Please list any interview questions you were asked.</strong></p><p></p><p>1) Why NRF? </p><p>2) Why do you want to work for an international firm?</p><p>3) Why law? </p><p>4) Challenges facing the firm? </p><p>5) Impact of Brexit on the firm? </p><p>6) News story that has interested you </p><p>7) Situational question about a joint venture agreement - the other party had made a mistake on the agreement that benefits your client, what do you do? </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>Written Exercise - Structure your answer clearly with subheadings. Make sure you stay on top of the time as it goes very quickly. Not only explain why each problem is an issue for the company looking to acquire the target, but provide options on how these problems can be solved - for this you need some knowledge of things like indemnities/warranties - and think beyond the law - some things can be solved by just an agreement. </p><p></p><p>Group Exercise - You are observed at all times so make sure you and your partner agree on your limits i.e how much you are going to move on certain terms, and designate who is going to take control of what. Stay calm in the negotiation and don't be afraid to take a minute to look over the information and notes. Also stay on top of the time as you want to make sure all points are agreed on before the end of the negotiation. </p><p></p><p>Interview - Be prepared to be interrupted - A LOT. I didn't get to answer a lot of my questions fully. For example, I would only get through 1 out of 3 reasons for NRF because the interviewers would quickly ask me questions. (In my feedback this wasn't a problem however it is quite off-putting in the interview when new topics keep being introduced). You really do get grilled on some of the things you say, so make sure you can justify everything and stand your ground. Keep your answers pretty short (my feedback was that my answers were too long). </p><p></p><p><strong>Were you successful?</strong></p><p></p><p>No</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 26526, 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] Training Contract 2022 [B]Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.[/B] There were 8 of us in total. 10am Arrival, 10.15am Intro from Graduate Recruitment outlining the afternoon, 11.30am Written Exercise, 12.30pm Group Exercise, 1.15pm Interview with Two Partners, 2pm Lunch [B]Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.[/B] Written Exercise - We were given around 50 minutes. We had to read documents concerning a proposed acquisition and problems associated with it. We had to prepare a report/letter of advice detailing why these were problems and how they could be solved. It was very similar to your typical case study i.e. pending litigation against the target. Group Exercise - This followed on from the facts of the written exercise. We were split into pairs, one pair acting for the buyer, and the other acting for the owner of the target who would remain as a director after the acquisition. We were given 25 minutes in our pairs to read through further information and our client's goals and work together to determine how we would negotiate. Then both pairs came together and we negotiated the terms of the director's service agreement, shares etc. I believe we had 15-20 minutes to do this. Interview - The interview was with two partners and was the most informal interview I've ever experienced - there were no set list of questions and the partners were free-styling it, although they had read through my application before hand. [B]Please list any interview questions you were asked.[/B] 1) Why NRF? 2) Why do you want to work for an international firm? 3) Why law? 4) Challenges facing the firm? 5) Impact of Brexit on the firm? 6) News story that has interested you 7) Situational question about a joint venture agreement - the other party had made a mistake on the agreement that benefits your client, what do you do? [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] Written Exercise - Structure your answer clearly with subheadings. Make sure you stay on top of the time as it goes very quickly. Not only explain why each problem is an issue for the company looking to acquire the target, but provide options on how these problems can be solved - for this you need some knowledge of things like indemnities/warranties - and think beyond the law - some things can be solved by just an agreement. Group Exercise - You are observed at all times so make sure you and your partner agree on your limits i.e how much you are going to move on certain terms, and designate who is going to take control of what. Stay calm in the negotiation and don't be afraid to take a minute to look over the information and notes. Also stay on top of the time as you want to make sure all points are agreed on before the end of the negotiation. Interview - Be prepared to be interrupted - A LOT. I didn't get to answer a lot of my questions fully. For example, I would only get through 1 out of 3 reasons for NRF because the interviewers would quickly ask me questions. (In my feedback this wasn't a problem however it is quite off-putting in the interview when new topics keep being introduced). You really do get grilled on some of the things you say, so make sure you can justify everything and stand your ground. Keep your answers pretty short (my feedback was that my answers were too long). [B]Were you successful?[/B] No [/QUOTE]
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