If my interview is centred around a debate of an article, would it then be okay to ask what their view is of the topic in the part for questions at the end? Don’t want to appear invasive
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Hey everyone!
I completed the Mayer Brown Vac Scheme application last night and I am wondering if they automatically invite you to job simulation or they review your application first?
I completed the Mayer Brown Vac Scheme application last night and I am wondering if they automatically invite you to job simulation or they review your application first?
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You could - but I wouldn’t spend too much time trying to do this. It’s your opportunity to talk about the firm to find out more about it to work out whether it’s right for you, and you could miss out on this opportunity if you only talk about the article. However, I think an initial question about their thoughts on something in the article is fine.
No. First you’re sent the online tests. If you’re successful in passing them, then you’re sent the job simulation.
This is probably a fine question to ask but I think there is something to be said for reading between the lines from the interviewers. I assume this is a partner interview in the style seen at Slaughters, where they'll push you on either side of a question. After the back-and-forth it might well be clear where the interviewer comes out on the question - a smile, a chuckle might give this away.
If they're a bit more coy, or better thespians, in a perfect world I'd want to ask not 'what do you think' but some kind of oblique question to force their hand, maybe with a counterfactual. That's obviously very context-dependent and I wouldn't bank on being able to do this.
I haven't interviewed for firm grad schemes but I've been interviewed by a lot of lawyers for various roles and one thing I know is lawyers love to talk. It's difficult, but try to pick up both what they're saying outright and what they're saying through tone and nonverbal cues. If they're playing, as they often will be in debate interviews, they'll be chuffed if you can play back.
Don't know for sure but I'd expect them to be in market with the most elite US firms for NQ pay - c. £150k
I wanted to know for Watson Glaser percentile does how long you complete the test in effect your percentile. For example, if you complete it in 15 minutes and you have 30 minutes for it and if yes does speed increase your percentile. What are your thoughts on this @Jessica Booker
Has anyone done SPB assessment? I am still confused about what it is going to be? specially that is only 10 mins :/
No. There is only one way you can increase your percentile score in a WG test and that is getting the questions correct.
Remember, your percentile score is based on how you do in comparison to the other candidates taking the test, so it would make no bearing on your score if you do it quickly or slowly.
Yes - I got a reply on January 15th after doing the Watson Glaser
Some WG assessments have a time factor, others do not.
I could be wrong but I don't think this is quite right - accuracy is more important than speed, but I've definitely heard of WG tests that have time as a factor
Like, insofar as two scores are otherwise equal - let's say 34/40 with precisely the same responses - you will score better having done it in 15 minutes than in 25.
Edit: or rather, rank better.
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