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Would love to know what firm this was if you feel comfortable saying?

TBH, I do not think it would be fair of me to bad mouth a firm publicly as this was my experience and I know others who have had very positive ones with the firm. If anyo
Just been rejected by Skadden which is unsurprising given they had their telephone interviews last week - still waiting to hear from Akin Gump and Kirkland post-AC. Fingers crossed!!!
Well done on the ACs. May I ask if you applied for Spring or Summer? Or ticked either?
 

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    TBH, I do not think it would be fair of me to bad mouth a firm publicly as this was my experience and I know others who have had very positive ones with the firm. If anyo

    Well done on the ACs. May I ask if you applied for Spring or Summer? Or ticked either?
    Thanks and both for summer :)
     

    Holly

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    Any tips for CMS VI?
    I can’t remember much as I did mine in November but the questions weren’t too difficult I don’t think! Try and know why law why CMS and prepare for some competencies. I believe it’s four questions and 90 seconds each. Good luck! :)

    Edit: I think the last question was a scenario type question!
     
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    Holly

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    Hi all, how would you answer the following scenario question at interview?:

    “How would you react if a senior partner is treating you badly?”

    I understand there is no right answer but what would be sensible? Is it best to speak to your supervisor first? HR? The partner?

    Thanks in advance for your help :)
     

    Jessica Booker

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    Hi all, how would you answer the following scenario question at interview?:

    “How would you react if a senior partner is treating you badly?”

    I understand there is no right answer but what would be sensible? Is it best to speak to your supervisor first? HR? The partner?

    Thanks in advance for your help :)

    I’d be shocked if you were asked this.

    1) it seems a really odd question, especially where it so specific with who it is

    2) it doesn’t really seem to put the firm in a good light

    3) it isn’t an appropriate question for an interview as there is no context around it

    My answer would be “it depends on the context: what do you mean by badly; what’s my working relationship with the partner”

    but IF you are stupidly asked this question, the answer is speak to the partner directly in the instance. Escalate if and when necessary
     
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    Holly

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    I’d be shocked if you were asked this.

    1) it seems a really odd question, especially where it so specific with who it is

    2) it doesn’t really seem to put the firm in a good light

    3) it isn’t an appropriate question for an interview as there is no context around it

    My answer would be “it depends on the context: what do you mean by badly; what’s my working relationship with the partner”

    but IF you are stupidly asked this question, the answer is speak to the partner directly in the instance. Escalate if and when necessary

    Brilliant thanks Jessica, very helpful :)
     
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