Slaughter and May TC interviews

[conniekatherine]

Hello all!

I just confirmed my TC interview with Slaughters, and I was wondering if anyone had any advice.

They’re my top firm so I’m desperate to do well, and especially so as I was rejected after interview for their vac scheme.

If anyone has any experience let me know!

 

[conniekatherine]

We can also use this as a tips page for others with interviews!

 

[Alice G]

here are some links to threads which may help:

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/slaughter-and-may-interview-preparation.1830/
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ter-and-may-written-exercise.1584/#post-12635
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....nd-may-training-contract-interview-2018.1157/
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/slaughter-and-may-interview.124/
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....or-slaughter-and-may-interview.314/#post-7971

If you also type 'Slaughter and May' in the top search bar you will get results for loads of threads which mention the firm which you may want to comb through but the ones I have linked above are some key ones to start you off I hope!

 

[CF1234]

hey! I had an interview with them in December and got rejected (absolutely fine about it, as it was my first interview and I knew I'd let myself down)

I'd say the main thing to prepare is to know yourself inside out. Know every reason why you want to be a commercial lawyer, why you want to do law over any other profession and why you are applying to S+M.

Also, be prepared to justify why you didn't do so well in a module, why you chose your university, or why you choose another degree over law.

If you need any more tips message me

 

[conniekatherine]

here are some links to threads which may help:

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/slaughter-and-may-interview-preparation.1830/
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ter-and-may-written-exercise.1584/#post-12635
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....nd-may-training-contract-interview-2018.1157/
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/slaughter-and-may-interview.124/
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....or-slaughter-and-may-interview.314/#post-7971

If you also type 'Slaughter and May' in the top search bar you will get results for loads of threads which mention the firm which you may want to comb through but the ones I have linked above are some key ones to start you off I hope!

Thank you!!

 

[Nat000]

Had a successful interview with them in September. Feel free to ask if you have any questions!

 

[Samantha]

How long does slaughter typically take to get back to you? Interview went well but I didn’t have time to proof read my case study 🙄

 

[G P]

Hi folks,
Just received an invite to interview from Slaughter and May. This is my first in-person interview. Does anyone have any advice?
Many thanks.

 

[George Maxwell]

Hi folks,
Just received an invite to interview from Slaughter and May. This is my first in-person interview. Does anyone have any advice?
Many thanks.

Hi @G P,

This is a huge achievement. Well done! 🍾

If you have not already, take a look through this thread and the various tips on here. @Alice G put up some great links, for example.

From my experience, the Slaughters interviewing process is intense, but (genuinely) enjoyable. Slaughters want to know why them as opposed to other firms and they require very clear reasoning (which they will attempt to unpick) about why you wish to become a commercial lawyer (think about similar professions too and know why not them!).

Also, do not be afraid to air some interesting ideas too. From my feedback they seemed to like curious-minded people who thought through their answers in a considered way.

Really looking forward to hearing how it goes. I wish you the very best of luck.

It goes without saying that you should be proud of yourself for getting invited to interview so make the most of it! We are rooting for you!

 

[G P]

Hi @G P,

This is a huge achievement. Well done! 🍾

If you have not already, take a look through this thread and the various tips on here. @Alice G put up some great links, for example.

From my experience, the Slaughters interviewing process is intense, but (genuinely) enjoyable. Slaughters want to know why them as opposed to other firms and they require very clear reasoning (which they will attempt to unpick) about why you wish to become a commercial lawyer (think about similar professions too and know why not them!).

Also, do not be afraid to air some interesting ideas too. From my feedback they seemed to like curious-minded people who thought through their answers in a considered way.

Really looking forward to hearing how it goes. I wish you the very best of luck.

It goes without saying that you should be proud of yourself for getting invited to interview so make the most of it! We are rooting for you!

Thank you for your advice and kind words, I will try my best @George Maxwell !

 

[George Maxwell]

Thank you for your advice and kind words, I will try my best @George Maxwell !

@G P,

You are very welcome. Please do let me know how it goes. I hope you enjoy it and best of luck!

If any more questions come up, feel free to ask away.