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 trainee & associate
Second Round: 2 general interviews with 2 partners and 2 senior associates
Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.
1) First Round - General Interview
This was a really nice interview experience and they generally seemed interest in getting to know me – they didn’t ask why Curtis and why law, just asked whether I was interested in international arbitration. I got into a discussion about crypto assets (mentioned it in my CV as I did it in work experience) and ended up having a really big discussion on this which was very stimulating. Other questions focused on specific details in work experience/volunteering so know your CV inside out!
2) Second Round - First Interview (40-45 mins)
This interview was ok! The partner was a bit abrupt and very questioning on topics such as why did I focus my dissertation not on political law (I did a politics degree) and why I have volunteered at the criminal courts but I think I backed this quite well with my personal journey! I also got asked here why law, why Curtis, what I could bring to the firm, what I enjoy about my GDL etc. I also got asked more specific questions such as logistical factors on when I start my LPC etc. This was a less conversational style interview but enjoyable overall.
3) Second Round - Second Interview
This interview very closely reflected the mood of my interview with the trainee and associate – I got on well with partner and senior associate and it felt conversational. I was again asked why law, why curtis, why international law. I got asked why London and not a regional firm. It was also the first time I got asked why I didn’t convert my TC at my previous vac scheme but I gave an honest answer on my reflections and how I have sought to improve this – this was very well received! A lot of my volunteering history is on D&I so I got asked a lot on what this means to be and how I think Curtis can improve on this which was a very engaging and truthful discussion!
Overall, the process was very focused on me as a person and seeing if I would fit right in the company as it is a very small office in London.
Were you successful?
Waiting to hear back
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 trainee & associate
Second Round: 2 general interviews with 2 partners and 2 senior associates
Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.
1) First Round - General Interview
This was a really nice interview experience and they generally seemed interest in getting to know me – they didn’t ask why Curtis and why law, just asked whether I was interested in international arbitration. I got into a discussion about crypto assets (mentioned it in my CV as I did it in work experience) and ended up having a really big discussion on this which was very stimulating. Other questions focused on specific details in work experience/volunteering so know your CV inside out!
2) Second Round - First Interview (40-45 mins)
This interview was ok! The partner was a bit abrupt and very questioning on topics such as why did I focus my dissertation not on political law (I did a politics degree) and why I have volunteered at the criminal courts but I think I backed this quite well with my personal journey! I also got asked here why law, why Curtis, what I could bring to the firm, what I enjoy about my GDL etc. I also got asked more specific questions such as logistical factors on when I start my LPC etc. This was a less conversational style interview but enjoyable overall.
3) Second Round - Second Interview
This interview very closely reflected the mood of my interview with the trainee and associate – I got on well with partner and senior associate and it felt conversational. I was again asked why law, why curtis, why international law. I got asked why London and not a regional firm. It was also the first time I got asked why I didn’t convert my TC at my previous vac scheme but I gave an honest answer on my reflections and how I have sought to improve this – this was very well received! A lot of my volunteering history is on D&I so I got asked a lot on what this means to be and how I think Curtis can improve on this which was a very engaging and truthful discussion!
Overall, the process was very focused on me as a person and seeing if I would fit right in the company as it is a very small office in London.
Were you successful?
Waiting to hear back
