I think you’re all correct, it just depends on what the firm calls it. I’ve been in an AC where the partner called it a scenario-based question and gave the “you’re the last person in the office, the client calls asking…” type of question. But this was not the bulk of the type of interview questions asked.Yes guys I agree - and my apologies I seem to have confused scenario-based questions with situational questions
Thank you!When going through an M&A case study, it would be good to also have a think about the law firm practice areas as that would trigger your memory into thinking about what other issues could impact the deal besides the ones you're told about. For example, if you remember the competition team, you will consider whether the deal would be stopped by the competition regulations, or if you remember the real estate team, you could think about how the deal could impact assets
And then from that, if you recognise legal issues, you should also present legal solutions and that's when you can bring in the law firm especially if you're acting as if you already work there at the firm by saying something along the lines of and "X firm's real estate team would be able to assist in Y capacity"
got my 2nd pfo todayAnyone heard post app from Goodwin?
Thank you for letting me know!I emailed them earlier this week and they said they'd finish reviewing Cardiff VIs by Friday. Not sure whether that also means we'll defo hear back by the end of tomorrow
sorry to hear- when did you apply?got my 2nd pfo today
They're a really nice firm and the vacation scheme is a great learning experience - the workshops were invaluable in developing my legal knowledge as a non-law student. I would caution that if a TC is your ultimate goal they only offer 1 TC from the 10 or so vac schemers.Yep! They’re swell - I would recommend getting in touch with grad recruitment. I did and they set up a one on one call with me. It was really helpful in getting to learn about the firm and its culture.
Just finished my FF AC!!!
Does anyone know how long they take to get back?
They will get back to us by the end of next week!Anyone who has done it, do you know when we might hear back? I forgot to ask!
Completely agree with this scenario and situation are unfortunately interchangeable phrases used to describe both questions asking you how you may deal with both hypothetical interactions and business tasksI think you’re all correct, it just depends on what the firm calls it. I’ve been in an AC where the partner called it a scenario-based question and gave the “you’re the last person in the office, the client calls asking…” type of question. But this was not the bulk of the type of interview questions asked.
On the other hand, firms like HSF have scenario-based interviews along the lines of what @emilyrose99 described.
Am really sorry to hear that.got my 2nd pfo today