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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 217736" data-attributes="member: 42112">Congratulations on the AC invite - what an amazing achievement!!  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool    :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" />Whilst I have never attended a Jones Day AC, I can offer some general advice when it comes to approaching those sorts of tasks.Group Exercise<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Focus on teamwork and communication rather than dominating the discussion - it's always best to avoid being the quietest or the loudest.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Listen actively, contribute ideas clearly, and help keep the group on track with the task. If you can, build on other people's ideas and encourage everyone to express an opinion on any decision being made.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Show problem-solving, collaboration, and professionalism - often you're mainly being assessed on how you interact with others, rather than the things you are saying.</li> </ul>One-to-One Discussion<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Be ready to talk about your motivations for a career in law (and 'Why solicitor and not barrister'), and why Jones Day specifically.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Highlight any relevant experiences or skills, and how they would help you at the firm. Have a look at the website and see what traits they list as the most important for their trainees, and go from there.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ask thoughtful questions about the lawyer's practice area, recent work, or the firm's culture. Make sure you are not asking questions in which the answer can easily be found on the website.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Try and keep it conversational (if this is appropriate based on the atmosphere) - listen actively, respond thoughtfully, and engage naturally.</li> </ul>Generally, I would try and stay calm (easier said than done, I know!) and be yourself - they won't be expecting perfection, and all the matters is that you try your. Show curiosity in the firm and a positive attitude to learning more <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Good luck - you've got this, and we'll all be cheering you on!</blockquote>

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