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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 26929" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><strong>Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.</strong></p><p></p><p>October 2019</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Please specify what the interview was for.</strong></p><p></p><p>Winter Vacation Scheme 2019</p><p></p><p><strong>Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.</strong></p><p></p><p>11.50am Arrival, 12pm Competency Interview</p><p></p><p><strong>Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.</strong></p><p></p><p>Competency Interview - The interview lasted one hour and it was with an Associate and a member of Graduate Recruitment. I was informed it would be a competency-based interview, but I was asked a mix of motivational, competency and commercial questions. Even though the firm states it interviews on a fixed basis, I was informed that I was being interviewed before the application deadline as my application form had really impressed them. The interviewers started by asking basic motivational questions surrounding why I had applied to the firm and where I was in my life currently. I was not asked 'why law' or 'why Shearman' directly. Then there was a blend of competency and commercial questions, but I was only asked two of the latter with a follow up question based on what I had said. I found the questions to be fairly straightforward and nothing unexpected. After the interview there was the opportunity to ask questions. I was told I would hear the outcome after the deadline had passed.</p><p></p><p><strong>Please list any interview questions you were asked.</strong></p><p></p><p>- Tell us about where you are in your life and how you have ended up here today</p><p>- Tell us about a time you faced a challenge and how you overcame it</p><p>- Tell us about a time you worked in a team </p><p>- Tell us about a news story that caught your attention recently. I spoke about Thomas Cook and was then asked how I would have advised Thomas Cook if they had approached the firm 18 months prior to their insolvency</p><p>- Tell us about three weaknesses</p><p>- Tell us about a time you had to make a difficult decision and would you have done anything differently</p><p>- What do you think a trainee solicitor does day to day? I was asked a follow up question based on what I had said</p><p>- What skills do you need to be a trainee solicitor?</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>As there is only one element for the vacation scheme assessment, my best advice would be to research the firm thoroughly. A lot of questions seemed to be asking 'Why Shearman' indirectly, so if you can link your knowledge of the firm to specific examples your answers will be stronger. As with every interview it is important to be personable, polite and punctual. Listen clearly to what they are asking and do not feel you need to answer straight away.</p><p></p><p><strong>Were you successful?</strong></p><p></p><p>No</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 26929, member: 1"] [B]Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.[/B] October 2019 [B] Please specify what the interview was for.[/B] Winter Vacation Scheme 2019 [B]Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.[/B] 11.50am Arrival, 12pm Competency Interview [B]Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.[/B] Competency Interview - The interview lasted one hour and it was with an Associate and a member of Graduate Recruitment. I was informed it would be a competency-based interview, but I was asked a mix of motivational, competency and commercial questions. Even though the firm states it interviews on a fixed basis, I was informed that I was being interviewed before the application deadline as my application form had really impressed them. The interviewers started by asking basic motivational questions surrounding why I had applied to the firm and where I was in my life currently. I was not asked 'why law' or 'why Shearman' directly. Then there was a blend of competency and commercial questions, but I was only asked two of the latter with a follow up question based on what I had said. I found the questions to be fairly straightforward and nothing unexpected. After the interview there was the opportunity to ask questions. I was told I would hear the outcome after the deadline had passed. [B]Please list any interview questions you were asked.[/B] - Tell us about where you are in your life and how you have ended up here today - Tell us about a time you faced a challenge and how you overcame it - Tell us about a time you worked in a team - Tell us about a news story that caught your attention recently. I spoke about Thomas Cook and was then asked how I would have advised Thomas Cook if they had approached the firm 18 months prior to their insolvency - Tell us about three weaknesses - Tell us about a time you had to make a difficult decision and would you have done anything differently - What do you think a trainee solicitor does day to day? I was asked a follow up question based on what I had said - What skills do you need to be a trainee solicitor? [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] As there is only one element for the vacation scheme assessment, my best advice would be to research the firm thoroughly. A lot of questions seemed to be asking 'Why Shearman' indirectly, so if you can link your knowledge of the firm to specific examples your answers will be stronger. As with every interview it is important to be personable, polite and punctual. Listen clearly to what they are asking and do not feel you need to answer straight away. [B]Were you successful?[/B] No [/QUOTE]
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