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    Eversheds Sutherland 8

    1- When have you worked towards an ambitious goal? As part of your answer, please describe how you tackled this goal, what set-backs you faced and what energised you about the situation. In May 2019, I joined The Crown Estate as one of three paralegals. I had oversight of five teams: Energy...
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    Dechert 6

    Please explain why you want to pursue a career as a commercial solicitor and why you would like to practice at Dechert. My interest in becoming a commercial solicitor was cultivated through witnessing my older brother go through the process of qualifying as a solicitor, which opened my eyes to...
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    Bristows 2

    Please provide your personal statement in the space below. Please outline why have you chosen to become a commercial solicitor and what relevant skills and experience you possess that you feel make you a suitable candidate. (550 words) Dear Graduate Recruitment Team, I want to become a...
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    Clifford Chance 6

    You have told us about your academic achievements and work experience and now, in no more than 600 words, we are keen to hear more about you. This should include your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of An...
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    Bird & Bird 3

    Based on your research, what do you understand to be the biggest opportunity for one of the sectors in which we specialise? 150 words The gaming industry has boomed particularly during the pandemic, which provides an immense opportunity for the media, entertainment and sport sector...
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    Baker McKenzie 15

    Law firms are all different - tell us about three things, which are personal to you, that you feel differentiate Baker McKenzie from other leading firms and encouraged you to apply? (300 words max) Baker McKenzie’s transactional strength sets itself apart from other leading law firms, which has...
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    Taylor Wessing Interview 2022

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2022 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2022 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 9 - 9.15 am: ID check 9.15 - 9.30 am: Welcome speech from graduate recruitment team 9.30...
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    Curtis Interview 2022

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. First Round Interview: February 2022 Second Round Interview: March 2022 Please specify what the interview was for. Training Contract Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. First Round: General interview with...
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    Covington & Burling Interview 2022

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2022 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. Day 1: 1 hr group exercise Day 2: 1 hr partner and senior associate interview Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills Interview 2021

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. November 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Vacation Scheme Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 1) Intro from grad recruitment (30 mins) 2) Case study prep (50 mins ish) 3) Case study interview...
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    Latham & Watkins Interview 2022

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. March 2022 Please specify what the interview was for. Vacation Scheme 2022 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. Written exercise (completed 24 hrs before) Intro by grad recruitment – 10 mins, 5 people on my AC...
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    Freshfields Interview 2022

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. March 2022 Please specify what the interview was for. Direct Training Contract Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 1) Written exercise (tbc 2 days before the AC) 2) Intro by grad recruitment (3 people on my...
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    Allen & Overy Interview 2022

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. January 2022 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2022 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 09:50-10:30 - Case Study Preparation 10:30-11:30 - Case Study Interview 11:30-11:45 -...
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    White & Case Interview 2022

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. March 2022 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2022 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 10:30 - Interview with 1 Counsel and 1 Graduate Recruiter (there were different time slots...
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    Cooley Interview 2022

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. March 2022 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Programme 2022 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 9:30-12:30 - Group Exercise. 12:30-13:00 - Group presentations and networking for those not yet...
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    Weil, Gotshal & Manges Interview 2022

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2022 Please specify what the interview was for. Vacation Scheme 2022 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 11:30-13:00 Written Exercise supervised by one member of Graduate Recruitment (half of the...
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    Paul Hastings Interview 2021

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. September 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Training Contract 2023 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 1300-1330 arrival and office tour 1330-1500 written task 1500-1530 break 1530-1645 interview...
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    Paul Hastings Interview 2021

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. September 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Training Contract 2023 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 1-hour interview (video call) with one Partner and the Head of Talent Management Please...
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    Baker McKenzie Interview 2021

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. March 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer vacation scheme Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 9am - Log on, instructions and chat with the other candidates 9:20am - Document review exercise...
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    Reed Smith Interview 2021

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Spring vacation scheme Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. This was a virtual interview. 9:00. Log on, instructions and open case study 9:15. Around 45...

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