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    Interview on Rolling Basis

    Hello, I have an interview coming up for a winter scheme at a firm that recruits on a rolling basis. I selected the last interview slot available and I was wondering if I have hindered my chances by doing this? I originally did this so I had maximum time to prepare, but now I am worried that I...
  2. reedyboy

    Sidley Vac Scheme interview

    Hey guys, I have an interview with Sidley next week and thought it would be good to hear from people about their experiences. I get the impression it is much more of a conversational interview and unlikely to be a set menu of questions, but just wondering if anyone has been interviewed here...
  3. Jaypes3

    Foot Anstey Interview for Vac Scheme 2020

    To anyone who has taken the Foot Anstey interview, what questions were you asked?
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    Shoosmiths Video Interview

    Hi all, I have a video interview with Shoosmiths on Saturday and I was just wondering if anyone has had a video interview before and what kind of questions I should expect especially when it comes to commercial awareness.
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    Scenario Based Assessment

    I have an interview coming up that is based around scenario assessments and was wondering if anyone has any sample questions or tips for these types of interview? I usually struggle to think of innovative answers and also worry that some of my answers are a little silly because a trainee would...
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    Baker McKenzie Video Interview

    Hi all, Been invited to the video interview stage at Bakers for a TC! :D I really struggled in applications for VS's this year so I want to do really well in this if possible. Has anyone got any tips specific to the Bakers VI? I've only ever done video interviews for vacation schemes before -...
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    Fladgate AC

    Hi, Has anyone had experience with Fladgate’s assessment centre or has an idea of the structure of it? Dex
  9. Happiness

    If you could bring any law into force what would it be and why?

    Hi guys, I don't know if any one got asked the question "if you could bring any law into force what would it be and why" what was your answer or what would you answer to this question in an interview?
  10. wwood

    Interview Question: Why did you fail your vac schemes?

    Hi everyone :) I'm not sure if this has been posted before. I've been getting this question "Why did you fail your vac schemes" recently. I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on tackling this question? Frankly, mine was lacking confidence (leading to bad time management, not as proactive etc.)...
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    Individual Presentation Tips

    Hi everyone! I will have to conduct an individual presentation soon (5 minutes long followed by a 5 minute Q&A). This can be in any format I prefer, e.g. digital or not. The topic will not be legal, but related to current issues in the news. Has anyone ever had to prepare a presentation in...
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    Weil AC

    Hi all, I have just been invited to Weil’s AC for their summer VS. I understand that there will be a commercial written exercise, an interview and an office tour. I was wondering if anyone had any tips/ insight into these activities? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    Simmons & Simmons

    Hi All, I have received my first ever interview/online test invite for a vac scheme. Woo! I would really appreciate it if anyone could give me tips/advice on how to succeed at this stage. The ability tests consist of one verbal reasoning test and one logical reasoning test and then there is...
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    Kirkland & Ellis Vac Scheme AC

    Hi all, I have been invited to an assessment day with Kirkland & Ellis for their vacation scheme. I was wondering whether anyone had been to one of their assessment days before and what the day was like i.e. the structure/ general experience etc, and if you have any tips? Thanks!
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    Assessment Centres

    Hi, I couldn't find a general thread for assessment centres, so I thought I'd start one. My prep will consist of further researching the firm and brushing up on business/political news for commercial awareness questions. Does anyone have any more tips for preparing for an assessment centre...
  16. Ilma M.

    Burges Salmon Assessment Day 2019

    When was your Burges Salmon interview? November 2019 What was it for? Winter Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Burges Salmon. Started at 09:30 finished at 17:00 1. Presentation of the firm; 2. Group exercise. We were divided into the groups of 4. The scenario was...
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    Slaughter and May TC Response Time

    Hi all, I recently interviewed with Slaughter and May for a TC, and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with how long they usually take to give out an offer/rejection? Thanks!
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    Allen and Overy Interview

    Hi everyone, I have a vacation scheme interview with A&O and would be really grateful if anyone could share any experiences, tips or advice for this? In particular, I was wondering how to prep for the case study part of the interview? I’ve never done a case study interview before so don't...
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    BCLP Partner Interview

    Hi guys, I just found out that I have got a partner interview with BCLP. Has anyone got any insight or guidance that could potentially help me prepare, specific to BCLP or for partner interviews in general? Any help is much appreciated, thanks!
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    RPC Assessment Centre

    Just wondering if anyone has ever been to an AC at RPC and what your experience was? I've been given less than a week's notice of mine and as I've never been to one I'm not sure how to best prepare. I know the day is made up of an interview & written & oral exercise. If anyone has done this or...

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