I've taken about 4 minutes for cv blind interviews whereas for others it's around 2-3 mins. But frankly I'm also not quite sure if this is the right length so would be interested to hear others' thoughtsHi
How long should interview answers be especially those such as why commercial law, why you etc ?
I would typically speak for about 4 minutes for each of the 3 why's, but there's no particular right or wrong. The key thing is the content in your answer, not how long your answer is.Hi
How long should interview answers be especially those such as why commercial law, why you etc ?
Off-topic question but was wondering if anyone here has used the LPC answered guide for their core modules? If so, how did you find it?
I know materials are provided etc. but the sample seems to be clearer in its structure.
Thoughts?
That makes me feel miles better - was worried that I was dragging on a bit with an average of 2 and a half minutes for answering each question!I would typically speak for about 4 minutes for each of the 3 why's, but there's no particular right or wrong. The key thing is the content in your answer, not how long your answer is.
OMG I just read it now and lol this just made my day.I had a TC offer from a partner's mobile once - there's a bit of a story goes alongside it, can see it here if you want a laugh.
This question would require a twofold process. First, you would need to spot what is currently going wrong with the economy, including what the long-term effects of the present situation may be. In a second time, I would expose what solutions appear to be the most efficient to me.In a recent AC I was asked 'If I had a magic wand right now, and could do anything to fix the economy, what would I do?". This question stumped me as I was ready to discuss current things of interest within the commercial sphere (crypto currencies, ESG, SPACs etc etc) as well as issues and remedies within the legal world such as legal tech and COVID, but this questions took me by surprise. With such a broad question I was quite lost.
I spoke about tax and the new budget regime, but after that my answer was pretty terrible...whoops.
I would love anyones opinion on this so I can be better prepared in the future! Thank you @Dheepa @Jaysen @Jacob Miller
In a recent AC I was asked 'If I had a magic wand right now, and could do anything to fix the economy, what would I do?". This question stumped me as I was ready to discuss current things of interest within the commercial sphere (crypto currencies, ESG, SPACs etc etc) as well as issues and remedies within the legal world such as legal tech and COVID, but this questions took me by surprise. With such a broad question I was quite lost.
I spoke about tax and the new budget regime, but after that my answer was pretty terrible...whoops.
I would love anyones opinion on this so I can be better prepared in the future! Thank you @Dheepa @Jaysen @Jacob Miller
Not going to lie, as a politics nerd I would love this as a question! 😅In a recent AC I was asked 'If I had a magic wand right now, and could do anything to fix the economy, what would I do?". This question stumped me as I was ready to discuss current things of interest within the commercial sphere (crypto currencies, ESG, SPACs etc etc) as well as issues and remedies within the legal world such as legal tech and COVID, but this questions took me by surprise. With such a broad question I was quite lost.
I spoke about tax and the new budget regime, but after that my answer was pretty terrible...whoops.
I would love anyones opinion on this so I can be better prepared in the future! Thank you @Dheepa @Jaysen @Jacob Miller
Thank you so much for this info!Hey,
Congrats on the interview! All my advice for Travers would be contained in my interviews article which you can access via the link in my signature. You might also want to look at the Travers 2020-21 Interview Experiences.
In my experience of the interview (in-person), it was pretty relaxed and conversational. I got on really well with my interviewer which helped - but honestly everyone I've interacted with at the firm is genuinely really nice so you've nothing to worry about. Make sure your commercial awareness is good, have a real think about the morality-based reasoning questions, have solid justifications for the 3 Why's and make sure you're prepared to really justify anything you say as they'll occasionally press you hard on something which seems very innocuous to test you.
Other than that, just all the normal interview 'rules' apply really - be prepared as well as you can be, be on time, try and build rapport, be personable, ask decent questions at the end. One of the things I really liked about my Travers interview was that I was told my interviewer in advance so I could read their bio on the firm website etc, see their interests and recent work to specify questions more towards them rather than having to fling mud and hope it sticks.
Very best of luck
hey guys, have this question in an application, id appreciate any pointers of where to look to research the answer!
"Tell us about a recent development, situation or piece of work within the legal industry that you think is a good example of lawyers or law firms thinking smart."
thank you !
Does anyone know any firms that recruit from direct TC? I was thinking of submitting at least 5 direct TC applications but I'm an international student and don't know if any firms will sponsor. anyone got advice? should i just call it a day on this cycle?
Hey,In a recent AC I was asked 'If I had a magic wand right now, and could do anything to fix the economy, what would I do?". This question stumped me as I was ready to discuss current things of interest within the commercial sphere (crypto currencies, ESG, SPACs etc etc) as well as issues and remedies within the legal world such as legal tech and COVID, but this questions took me by surprise. With such a broad question I was quite lost.
I spoke about tax and the new budget regime, but after that my answer was pretty terrible...whoops.
I would love anyones opinion on this so I can be better prepared in the future! Thank you @Dheepa @Jaysen @Jacob Miller
I personally ask them about themselves- why they chose to specialise in their practice area/ sector (depending on the firm's structure)/ to tell me about something interesting they've worked on/ why they chose to come to the firm or stay at the firm- I also ask them about something commercial if it comes up i.e. for one of my interviews the partner mentioned how she liked the fact that the firm had loan and high yield departments that work closely together so i asked her about how she thought activity within capital markets had changed/ been affected due to the pandemic (but this is only because it came up in conversation)What is a question that you guys usually ask partners post-AC? I find that the questions I tend to ask are quite generic/boring
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