Stephenson Harwood:
1. Tell us about a time you have exceeded expectations in your work and/or study. (250)
- What challenges did you experience?
- How did you respond to those challenges?
- What was the outcome?
2. Tell us about responsibilities you have taken on outside of work and/or study. (250)
- Outline your personal achievements
- What motivated you to achieve this?
- How have you worked effectively with others?
3. Describe how you came to the decision to apply to
Stephenson Harwood. (250)
- What sources did you use to research the firm?
- What is it about our work that appeals to you?
- What do you think the firm can offer you?
4. Are there any other particular matters which you wish to mention? (250)
- Are there any reasonable adjustments that you would like the firm to make during the selection process?
- If you are changing careers, you may wish to tell us about your decision?
- If you have taken a gap year, you may wish to tell us about what you did?
- Do you have any additional information that you have not included elsewhere in the form that the interviewer should be aware of?
HSF (I applied for Winter but I assume they are the same):
1. Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you. (We are looking for structure and succinctness in your answer. Your answer does not need to be related to law or HSF and it is a chance for us to find out more about you and your interests) (Up to 300 words)
2. Why are you interested in pursuing a career at
Herbert Smith Freehills? (Up to 300 words)
3. What skills, qualities and attributes would you bring to the role? (Up to 300 words)