Great advice thank you - I appreciate it.Hey!! My approach when I’m really at a loss is just pick and example I’ve already prepared for a different sort of question and make it as relevant as I possibly can by using signposting. For example, if for some reason I didn’t prepare an answer for problem solving and had never come across that q before but had one where I’ve shown team work, I would mould the team work example into problem solving. Obviously different when it’s a bit more specific like firm strategy, but even choosing the most random example for competency - at least you have something to say and don’t find yourself just staring blankly. I find that just maximises your chances even if you’re not happy with your answer. Not always ideal and the example doesn’t always fit - but at least it’s something! Could always throw in “I’ve never been in that situation before, but a similar experience I’ve been is is…” to make it seem a bit more fluid and less trying to pull something out of the bag. Ultimately you’re right - can’t prepare for everything and some things surprise you, so the best you can do sometimes it’s trying to adapt something you’ve already prepared if you feel very deer in the headlights (which I do often with VIs!!)
I feel the same! I like that in an interview you have a little bit more control - so can clarify the question when needed and know exactly what they want. I think VIs you just have to try and do the best in the circumstances, and if that means choosing something less relevant and making it work to have something to say then it’s worth the compromise to maximise your chances when you really can’t think of somethingGreat advice thank you - I appreciate it.
VIs can just be so unnatural because you can’t have a ‘dance’ with the interviewer. You can’t go back and forth. You’re stuck with this question and you have this awkward conversation with yourself where you have to veer the conversation… urgh I’m exhausted
Birmingham! It's a shame we have to do another AC. What is the point in having 2 ACs It was already stressful enough to go though the first and earn a place on the VI. I wish we could just do a partner interview instead Sigh.Hey congratulations!! Yeah I was a bit confused too but I think it’s definitely an AC rather than being assessed on the VS. Where will you be based?
Put down spring as my first choice and summer for secondI’m so sorry! Is it summer or spring?
Basically they asked situation based questions, numerical and verbal questions and video interview questions as far as I rememberAlso what kind of questions are there in the Womble Bond VI?
I did the test for Withers so long ago I'm convinced I'll be 70 before they respond.Hey, guys did anyone receive any AC invite from any of these law firms since you did the VI or WG of these firms?
- Withers
- Addleshaw Goddard
- Womble Dickonson
- Foot Anstey
- Shoosmith
- Dechert
- Hogan Lovells
Nice one: any tips on converting the AC to the VS offer?Akin VS! So shocked
"Tell us about a time you presided over the biggest miscarriage of justice in English legal history"Also what kind of questions are there in the Womble Bond VI?
Bro definitely just did the bakers VI 😂Hey guys,
Come here for abit of reassuring and support. Just had a VI which I wasn’t happy with.
What do you do when it’s a question you haven’t prepared for? Something you just simply did not see coming.
I refuse to accept someone can have every possible question ready. It just simply isn’t possible. It’s great when there’s a question you prepared for , or at least something you can weave a slightly different question into.
What are your go to moves when you’re faced with a question you just haven’t heard before? Something you just can’t find an example for in the 10 seconds or so you have to prepare.
It’s all well and good to say a few points, but 1-2 mins for an answer is a long long time. You can’t simply submit a quick 30 second answer.
Any ideas
that's what im thinking, id be so sad if that was the caseshould we assume pfo if we are waiting for akin post sjt??