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Skadden Telephone Interview
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AC invite came through too 
. .. best of luck everyone! Which dates/times did you pick?
. .. best of luck everyone! Which dates/times did you pick?
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I chose the latest, Feb 13 at 2 pm wbu?AC invite came through too
Massive well done!! Goes to show that even if you think an interview doesn't go well, it possibly did
Thank you so so much! I really am beyond surprised, I'm guessing they went easy on us for this first round. Congratulations to you too!!
I got an invite as well! Does anyone know if Skadden had ACs this year already? Some tips would be much appreaciated
I don't think there have been any ACs yet
Thank you! Seems as though they stick to straightforward questions then
Wondering if they make you go into detail on the commercial news story (like debate it) or just let you answer then move on?
i remember being probed on it like how do you think this story will it affect skadden/our clients but not much more. The whole thing was very straightforwardThank you! Seems as though they stick to straightforward questions then
Wondering if they make you go into detail on the commercial news story (like debate it) or just let you answer then move on?
Few points you might mention:
- Skadden is very well-known for public M&A, whereas other U.S. firms have generally struggled with cracking this market and have focused a lot more on private equity and private M&A more generally. They have also recently recruited some very prominent PE dealmakers, such as Bruce Embley from Freshfields.
- Skadden's disputes and international arbitration practice is unique in that many U.S. firms tend to be more transactional focused. Skadden, on the other hand, has one of the best international arbitration practices, led by eminent practitioners such as Karyl Nairn QC and David Kavanagh QC.
Hi! I have my interview tomorrow. Some guidelines on the kind of questions you got would be hugely appreciated! I've never ever done a law interview before I'm SO nervous
The interview was very straightforward and what you would expect so things like why Skadden, why I chose my degree subject, a commercial story and I was asked about a particular work experience I had done and what I took away from it (they have your application in front of them). I also had a question on tell me a time when you demonstrated [skill]. I would say that anything you mention relating to your experiences and skills, be prepared to expand on it and give an example!
Hope this helps and good luck!
