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  1. Nicole

    Hogan Lovells Interview

    When was your Hogan Lovells interview? November 2017 What was it for? Winter Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Hogan Lovells. The assessment centre consisted of a situational judgment test to confirm the scores achieved online- followed by a case study being handed...
  2. Nicole

    Davis Polk Interview

    When was your Davis Polk interview? Summer 2018 What was it for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Allen & Overy. Probably the 'easiest' out of everything I have done, as it only involved a single one-hour interview. I felt welcomed and the interviewers did their...
  3. Nicole

    CMS Cameron Mckenna Interview

    From Kieran Sargent, a future trainee at CMS: The best advise I could give specifically for CMS is understand the business model and the reasons for its structure. This permeates into all aspects of the firm. In a more general sense, don’t over prepare. As silly as that sounds, CMS is an open...
  4. Nicole

    CMS Cameron Mckenna Interview

    CMS Cameron Mckenna Interview. From Kishan Mathy, a future trainee at CMS: The assessment day consisted of a case study and two partner interviews. One interview was a competency interview and the other was just a general chat. The case study involves reading multiple documents and answering...
  5. Nicole

    Cleary Gottlieb Interview

    And another! I think in general just researching what sets Cleary apart from other firms and why you would therefore be well-suited to their work and working culture etc. They’re also interested in what makes you stand out as an individual, and what character strengths you can bring to them!
  6. Nicole

    Cleary Gottlieb Interview

    Another Cleary Gottlieb future trainee: My advice would be to really get a feel about what cleary is all about. Chambers student has a great insight, and there's lots to read on the firm's website. Your mentee would need to know why he or she wanted to work in an international firm over a...
  7. Nicole

    Cleary Gottlieb Interview

    Cleary Gottlieb Interview. From a future trainee at Cleary Gottlieb: My assessment day involved a short interview, a negotiation session (you will be put in a team with other participants) and also a group presentation on a competition scenario. I would recommend researching the firm to be...
  8. Nicole

    Baker Mckenzie Interview

    Baker Mckenzie Interview. From a current trainee at Baker Mckenzie (vacation scheme application): So the day consists of three exercises. The first is a group exercise which you will complete with three other candidates. Ironically my trains were delayed and I turned up soaking to this, five...
  9. Nicole

    Ashurst Interview

    @Bonnie94 just in case you're still around - I know you had a TC assessment and if you could share some of your thoughts on how it went, we'd love to hear from you!
  10. Nicole

    Ashurst Interview

    Another anonymous Ashurst future trainee (for a vacation scheme) First off, congratulations to your mentee for securing an interview! Ashurst's vacation scheme assessment day is split into two - a case study and an interview with a member of graduate recruitment (unless they have changed...
  11. Nicole

    Ashurst Interview

    Ashurst Interview. This is from an anonymous future trainee at Ashurst (for a TC app) - Thanks for getting in touch. I didn’t do a vacation scheme at Ashurst, I just did a straight training contract application. However, if the interviews are similar, then your mentee can expect to write...
  12. Nicole

    Allen & Overy Interview

    When was your Allen & Overy interview? November 2017 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Allen & Overy. I was greeted by very nice grad rec people, then taken to a little room with other applicants, with other rooms coming off it. We were made to feel...
  13. Nicole

    DLA Piper Interview

    This is from a future trainee at DLA Piper - Christopher Fajemisin Yeah of course I can give you a bit of advice for the mentee. The most important thing is that DLA Piper want well rounded and personable individuals. Your mentee has to display the ability to read the room and adapt to the...
  14. Nicole

    DLA Piper Interview

    (1) DLA Piper Interview Experience Anonymous 1 - This is from a future trainee at a different firm, but she interviewed at DLA Piper for a vacation scheme. Group Exercise The usual tips would come in handy like checking the time and prompting the others how long is left, referring to everyone...
  15. Nicole

    Legal Cheek's Future of Legal Education and Training Conference

    Here it is: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/senior-legal-figures-mocking-the-sqe-and-the-sra-at-legal-cheeks-debate/
  16. Nicole

    Legal Cheek's Future of Legal Education and Training Conference

    I wonder what they're thinking! It's been a long time since I learned trademarks but it doesn't sound like it's something that's trademark-able. Awesome, I'll link it here when it's up :)
  17. Nicole

    Legal Cheek's Future of Legal Education and Training Conference

    They're trying to trademark the term legal engineers!? This is an amazing post, would you mind if we turn this into a front-page guide (with you as the author) so more students can see it?
  18. Nicole

    Video Interview help

    Agreed with this - it depends on how they structure their video interviews. Also one tip I'd add is that if they haven't asked you a commercial question in your app form, it's possible they may ask you one at the video interview.
  19. Nicole

    Mental health for lawyers: the impact of long working hours

    Aha yeah, I've heard the same thing. I've also been told the find a place closer to the office (otherwise it'll be a killer during late nights!!).
  20. Nicole

    AI and the legal profession

    Thought I'd re-post the introduction to AI and the legal profession here. We hope to do a guide in the future, but in the meantime, here are Jaysen's draft notes on a live webinar hosted by the European Legal Tech Association (ELTA)). And thanks again to Jonty - I understand that you spotted...

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