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    STAR method

    Hi guys, What's everyone's approach to answering face-to-face interview questions? I know the STAR method is encouraged but I find it too artificial especially when the interview is treated as conversation-like. Thanks!
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    Region-specific Interview Prep?

    I have an interview at CMS's Bristol office coming up. For the previous application stages I just wrote about why CMS as a firm generally appeals to me, but in the interview should I be making my answers specific to the work that the Bristol office does? For example, I get the impression that...
  3. N

    CV Blind Interviews

    Hi all, I was just reflecting on my Mayer Brown interview and wondering what you all thought of CV blind interviews and/or how to approach these. I personally found it a bit difficult because I would keep forgetting they hadn't read anything about me and so I think my answers could have come...
  4. Hazal

    Getting familiar with contracts

    Hi Guys, As a non-law student, I haven't had a lot of exposure to contracts but want to get familiar with what they should look like/what to look out for if I'm maybe given one to analyse - specifically in a fictional transaction. Would anyone be able to recommend how to go about doing...
  5. Hazal

    Talking about current employment - graduates

    Hello! I've been putting some thought into how I'm going to use my current job as a point of reference for where I've developed certain skills and competencies, in interviews. I've also been thinking about using it as an example of what I'm seeking to leave behind, e.g. : menial work where I...
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    Answering why specific office question

    Hey all. I am trying to prepare an answer for a question asking 'why the London office' of a firm which has both other international and national offices (DLA Piper). I think it is quite likely that I will get asked why the London office (As I did an Open Day at a different office) and am not...
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    Interview/AC attire - females

    Hello, Just wondering what the consensus is on whether you should always wear a skirt suit (or trouser suit) to an interview or assessment centre? In the past I have done, but just wondering what everyone thinks Thanks.
  8. Selina

    Debevoise & Plimpton Open Day/Interview

    Hi all! Does anyone have any experience with a Debevoise Open Day/AC, especially the interview component? I can't seem to find much about the assessment process online and the website/Grad Rec are strangely under the radar as well. This what the email containing my invitation says: "The...
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    A&O and CC interview

    Hello, i am aware for both AC's there is a case study interview. If anyone has any guidance please can you let me know how I can prep for them, and if there are practice ones available at all online. I've never done a case study interview before so have no idea what to expect, would really...
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    Preparation for Drafting Exercises

    While preparing for drafting exercises, I came across this resource. It is not exactly the same as the work we would be doing at assessment centres but I have found it useful for practising. Especially drafting the letter and memorandum exercises and it also has model answers. This is the link...
  11. Harvey

    CMS Video Interview

    Hi, just received the news that I have been invited for CMS Academy Video Interview. Was wondering if anyone had any insight into video interviews in general? What type of questions should I expect? How do you act in a video interview? Any other tips for preparation? If you have...
  12. K

    Flex Legal

    Hey everyone! I applied to Flex Legal and have an interview coming next week (Wednesday). Does anyone have advice for the interview (what to prepare etc.)? Any info on Flex such as sponsor firms, length of contracts etc would be useful as well! Thanks :)
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    White and Case Brussels interview

    Hi guys, I have been invited for an interview at W&C Brussels for the position of a legal trainee in their antitrust practice. Any advice and tips on what to prepare on would be highly appreciated! Thanks!
  14. S

    Dechert

    Hello I have an assessment centre upcoming at Dechert, it consists of an interview and written exercise. Would really appreciate any advice! Thank you.
  15. A

    A&O interview

    Hey guys, Would anyone be able to share some advice on the A&O interview? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated :) Also thought I would quote this here for easy access (thanks @John Wu), in case anyone else is also preparing for an A&O interview:
  16. Daniel Boden

    Fall of Netflix?

    A very interesting article was released today by Stephen McBride in Forbes about the probable fall of Netflix in the very near future. This is something which I think may be of interest to people for commercial awareness questions in applications and in interviews. The link to the full article...
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    Ashurst TC interview!

    Just got invited to a TC interview with Ashurst! However, the invite mentioned that because Ashurst has received so many applications this year, the HR interview will take place as a telephone interview - essentially adding another layer to the application process I guess. Does anyone have any...
  18. Hazal

    Thinking about what type of law firm is right for you

    Hello everyone! Have you ever been asked the question: which other firms are you applying to? Of course, whoever is asking this question knows they're not the only firm you're interested in. Instead, it's a way of finding out whether you know what you're looking for or whether you're shooting...
  19. S

    White & Case AC

    Hi, I have an AC next week on Thursday for a training contract. Please can you let me know if you have any advice/tips.
  20. J

    Cover letter conundrum

    Firms like Slaughter May, Jones Day and White Case are amongst the few that an applicant is required to write a cover letter as part of their application. I am just confused - Do I need to introduce myself and say what stage I am at - (I just think all my information will be present in the...

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