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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 1006" data-attributes="member: 1">When was your Fieldfisher interview? January 2018What for? Telephone Interview Please describe the interview process at Fieldfisher.A member of HR rang at a scheduled time. No chit-chat - straight into the questions, of which there were five. It was fairly business-like - this actually was reassuring, as no time for nerves.What advice would you give to future applicants about the Fieldfisher interview?The interview questions were fairly straightforward. Why Fieldfisher? Why a mid-size law-firm? Which of our practice areas / sectors are you particularly interested in? One thing that might trip people up is there was a follow-on, asking about how you think that sector is changing and what the key issues are. If you're unprepared, I can see that being an issue. The focus on tech in particular is pronounced&nbsp; - having enthusiasm and knowledge of that was helpful. Then a further question about a news story you've noticed (not the one from your application.)You'll just be asked these questions, and you then give your response. It's not a conversation - if you've finished your answer, don't be afraid to just stop talking. Better to be succinct. The legal press have done some good in-depth comparative pieces which are well worth locating. Very useful for 'what differentiates us' type questions. I got a good impression from the Grad Rec manager who conducted the interview.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 1006, member: 1"] [B]When was your Fieldfisher interview? [/B] January 2018 [B] What for? [/B] Telephone Interview [B]Please describe the interview process at Fieldfisher.[/B] A member of HR rang at a scheduled time. No chit-chat - straight into the questions, of which there were five. It was fairly business-like - this actually was reassuring, as no time for nerves. [B]What advice would you give to future applicants about the Fieldfisher interview?[/B] The interview questions were fairly straightforward. Why Fieldfisher? Why a mid-size law-firm? Which of our practice areas / sectors are you particularly interested in? One thing that might trip people up is there was a follow-on, asking about how you think that sector is changing and what the key issues are. If you're unprepared, I can see that being an issue. The focus on tech in particular is pronounced - having enthusiasm and knowledge of that was helpful. Then a further question about a news story you've noticed (not the one from your application.) You'll just be asked these questions, and you then give your response. It's not a conversation - if you've finished your answer, don't be afraid to just stop talking. Better to be succinct. The legal press have done some good in-depth comparative pieces which are well worth locating. Very useful for 'what differentiates us' type questions. I got a good impression from the Grad Rec manager who conducted the interview. [/QUOTE]

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