Stephenson Harwood Interview 2021

[BK]

Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.
March 2021

Please specify what the interview was for.
Summer Vacation Scheme 2021

Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.
The assessments took place on different days. Firstly, there was a Watson Glaser test. The next step was a 45 minute interview with HR. The final step was a 1.5 hour written assessment.

Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.
The written case study was 1.5 hours to read through a bundle of documents and write a business report outlining the main risks and opportunities.

What is your best advice for each aspect of the assessment on the day? Please break this down for each assessment. This can include advice for preparation, as well as tips for the day.

For the interview, if you mention that you're interested in a particular practice area, make sure you can back up that you're interested in it (e.g. be able to discuss the trends happening in that area).

With the written assessment, try and make some effective links back to Stephenson Harwood's work throughout. It's quite tight for time, so make sure to keep an eye on the clock and cover all areas.

Were you successful?
Yes

 

[Sim96]

Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.
March 2021

Please specify what the interview was for.
Summer Vacation Scheme 2021

Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.
The assessments took place on different days. Firstly, there was a Watson Glaser test. The next step was a 45 minute interview with HR. The final step was a 1.5 hour written assessment.

Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.
The written case study was 1.5 hours to read through a bundle of documents and write a business report outlining the main risks and opportunities.

What is your best advice for each aspect of the assessment on the day? Please break this down for each assessment. This can include advice for preparation, as well as tips for the day.

For the interview, if you mention that you're interested in a particular practice area, make sure you can back up that you're interested in it (e.g. be able to discuss the trends happening in that area).

With the written assessment, try and make some effective links back to Stephenson Harwood's work throughout. It's quite tight for time, so make sure to keep an eye on the clock and cover all areas.

Were you successful?
Yes

Thank you. What would be the best way to prepare for the SH case study?
Are there specific topics that you recommend reading up?

 

[Elizabeth K]

Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.

November 2021

Please specify what the interview was for.

Vacation Scheme

Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.

50 minute interview with HR

Please list any interview questions you were asked.

Why commercial law?
Why are you interested in business?
Favourite module?
Least favourite module?
Time you implemented an innovative idea?
Worked in a team?
How do you stay up to date with the news?
Interesting news story?
Why Stephenson Harwood?
Would you want to pursue an international secondment?

What is your best advice for each aspect of the assessment on the day? Please break this down for each assessment. This can include advice for preparation, as well as tips for the day.

Very structured but conversational - just do standard preparation (mix of motivational, commercial awareness, and competency based questions).

Were you successful?

Yes