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tiger306
It was ok, the usual questions- why law, why a solicitor as oppose to a barrister, what do you think about working long hours/weekends, how many firms I've applied to, my thoughts on the vac scheme I did elsewhere. It was one of the nicer interviews I've had, but as always I feel I could have done much better, but hey its all good experience. If I don't get anything this year (which is looking likely) I'll just apply next year!
How come they ask how many firms you have applied to?
Is it to 'test' how interested you are in the firm or to see whether it would be worth offering you a place that you aren't likely to reject in favour of another firm?
Its to make sure you are focused and stuff like that, they might also ask which specificaly to get the area of work/geographical location also. Short answer, if you applied to a variety of firms in a variety of areas just lie to show dedication.
Lewis-HuStuJCR
Its to make sure you are focused and stuff like that, they might also ask which specificaly to get the area of work/geographical location also. Short answer, if you applied to a variety of firms in a variety of areas just lie to show dedication.
If you applied to a variety you should say so, it shows research and a broader perspective. Firms expect you not to know which specific area you want to go into - interviews are about seeing the firm too, not just them testing you.
Dimebag
If you applied to a variety you should say so, it shows research and a broader perspective. Firms expect you not to know which specific area you want to go into - interviews are about seeing the firm too, not just them testing you.
I think that was the point that Lewisy-boy was making. If they see 'you', they are not going to like the fact that you are not dedicated to a particular interest area which can, in some circumstance I suppose, question your ability. Don't want them doing that.
You obviously have to have good reasons for applying, but there's nothing wrong with showing that you are interested in a variety - honestly no firm expects you to know that you want to specialise in derivatives or some area. It won't show lack of dedication - most big firms do a huge variety anyway unless you go niche.
I would definitely not advise lying - unless you're very good they'll spot it a mile off.
I would definitely not advise lying - unless you're very good they'll spot it a mile off.
I mean by the time you hit TC interview stage you should have the same type or work so not going for corporate firms alongside high street firms/criminal for example. Also you should be dedicated to your area, so all in London/Birmingham etc etc... I didnt mean stuff like only MC cos you like the size or only US cos you like that or whatever, I meant in the broader context.
Lewis-HuStuJCR
I mean by the time you hit TC interview stage you should have the same type or work so not going for corporate firms alongside high street firms/criminal for example. Also you should be dedicated to your area, so all in London/Birmingham etc etc... I didnt mean stuff like only MC cos you like the size or only US cos you like that or whatever, I meant in the broader context.
I know you tear your hair out when people say this Lewisy-boy but I have absolutely no idea what you are saying. Could you improve on that by making it easier to understand for people with small brains like me.
I think what he means is that, by the time you apply for a TC, you should know:
(a) what type of work you want to do; and
(b) which part of the country you want to work in.
One of the questions which inevitably comes up in interviews is "Why do you want to work for us?". You then spout the usual garbage which you've gleaned from your research of that particular firm. Your answer is somewhat undermined if they find out you've also applied to a completely different type of firm at the other end of the country i.e. family law specialist Bloggs & Co in Stoke when you're sitting in an interview for Freshfields (and, indeed, vice versa).
Its fine if you've done vac schemes at a variety of different firms - that does show that you've researched the different areas of the law and practice. But applying to a massive variety for a TC, in a sort of scattergun approach, isn't impressive.
(a) what type of work you want to do; and
(b) which part of the country you want to work in.
One of the questions which inevitably comes up in interviews is "Why do you want to work for us?". You then spout the usual garbage which you've gleaned from your research of that particular firm. Your answer is somewhat undermined if they find out you've also applied to a completely different type of firm at the other end of the country i.e. family law specialist Bloggs & Co in Stoke when you're sitting in an interview for Freshfields (and, indeed, vice versa).
Its fine if you've done vac schemes at a variety of different firms - that does show that you've researched the different areas of the law and practice. But applying to a massive variety for a TC, in a sort of scattergun approach, isn't impressive.
Exactly.
How would a MC firm that you are applying to react if you say that you are applying to other MC firms as well? i.e. would this affect your chances of getting an offer of a TC at all or would they still offer you one without considering the possibility that you will not confim it.
superdillon
How would a MC firm that you are applying to react if you say that you are applying to other MC firms as well? i.e. would this affect your chances of getting an offer of a TC at all or would they still offer you one without considering the possibility that you will not confim it.
All firms know you'll be applying to other places too. As chalks has said, the problem comes if you appear to be applying to a random selection of firms with totally different practice areas. Therefore a MC firm would expect you to be applying to other MC firms and other big corporate firms in London - surely only applying to 1 would just make you look arrogant!
dragon_1706
All firms know you'll be applying to other places too. As chalks has said, the problem comes if you appear to be applying to a random selection of firms with totally different practice areas. Therefore a MC firm would expect you to be applying to other MC firms and other big corporate firms in London - surely only applying to 1 would just make you look arrogant!
Ah now I see. Sorry not that quick on the up take when it comes to bureaucracy. In most other cases as well probably.
Yeah that was exactly what I was trying to put across but as perusual my typing fingers were working quicker than my head 
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.This might be a weird question. I think most of you know already that I have decided to accept the offer of an MC firm. However, another MC firm has just called me for an interview. Is it more adviseable to just go for the interview or just refuse them and state that I am accepting the offer from the first MC firm?
If you've definitely decided to accept the other offer, there isn't much point in you going to the interview - you might as well let someone else get the space. If you're more interested in this other firm, can't you wait and see if they offer you a TC before accepting the first one?
Personally I would go along and try and get two offers ... or my second option... go along and rip the piss and see how they react ... the latter would be funny.
... the latter would be funny.So one MC firm has already finished making offers for places and another is still interviewing for places. I thought both of these things happen round about the same time. Anyway, I know that the end of July is the deadline for applying for training contracts at most law firms, but when do they generally stop making offers for places?
Well they make offers to start with to everyone from their vac schemes on 1st Sept (I would guess) and anyone who came thru their interviews in August. If they filled their places then thats it, game over... however, some ppl might reject them or they may not have found enough so they invite more ppl who they didn't reject outright at the initial application stage until eventually they find enough candidates of a high enough standard. Then they reject everyone else. I reckon anyway.
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