The Pupillage Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread 2015

Re: 9sjs did anyone else NOT see that there was more to read on the other side of the paper?

There seemed to be about 4 different statutes used for the interview depending on whether or not you'd interviewed there before and the panel that you had but I wouldn't worry about it now, it seems everyone left a little confused after the interview.

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Taz79

Original post by LadyLuck7

There seemed to be about 4 different statutes used for the interview depending on whether or not you'd interviewed there before and the panel that you had but I wouldn't worry about it now, it seems everyone left a little confused after the interview.

Oh really that's interesting . I just couldn't believe I'd missed a whole section but wondered if anyone else had done the same ! Thanks for your reply though I'm just assuming I was unsuccessful

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David Hume

Did anyone with an interview at Invictus yesterday ask when we would hear back by?

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legalsmeagol

how did people think the keating interviews went yesterday?

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Vivalasvegas2015

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Original post by Taz79

Oh really that's interesting . I just couldn't believe I'd missed a whole section but wondered if anyone else had done the same ! Thanks for your reply though I'm just assuming I was unsuccessful

I would't assume that - you may have done better than you think if you had a bash at the questions.

Do you know when the results of the first round interview for 9SJS will be released?

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Nordic

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Original post by LadyLuck7

There seemed to be about 4 different statutes used for the interview depending on whether or not you'd interviewed there before and the panel that you had but I wouldn't worry about it now, it seems everyone left a little confused after the interview.

I found it particularly strange. How do you do well on that sort of exercise? Answering the questions quickly without having to re-read a section?

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TempestLaw

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Original post by Nordic

I found it particularly strange. How do you do well on that sort of exercise? Answering the questions quickly without having to re-read a section?

I can't imagine much other than showing good application and standard good interviewing skills (good pace etc). If you are wondering how you could answer the questions well, I suspect you had naturally answered the questions well when it comes to application (so because it is such a natural and expected part, you wouldn't have thought of it as a factor).

This wasn't a memory test, so that wouldn't have been a factor (plus some of it would have been memorised anyway just by reading it). However attention to detail is important, and some sections had very specific wording, forming elements, so these (I assume) would have been looked for when the candidate was answering questions (i.e key words).

I noticed a few that could have easily have been an oversight for some. Saying whether a condition was satisfied is easy, but missing the 'may' and 'must' aspect of the statute would make it so that people missed out what parts were discretionary.

There could have also been a arguable section on a statute, and not the standard black and white "is this condition satisfied". I suspect getting marks on questions related to this section would be down to being able to confidently argue your point, without seeming to lose confidence is confronted with an opposing view (or at least considering the view, but explaining why your view is still valid)

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pupil2016

Is your interview on the saturday? I'd love to change to another day but guess it's probably just saturday...

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pupil2016

Original post by nearlylegal11

36 Bedford Row interviews by email. No update on the gateway as of yet.

Is your interview on the saturday? I'd love to change to another day but guess it's probably just saturday...

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jcasey1989

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Anyone know what I should expect for a R1 interview with Kings Manchester?
Also, how does a St Philip's pre-interview selection evening work? It sounds awfully like an interview... but they have been very clear on the point that this is a pre-interview, not an interview...

Anyone who has experience of either of these, a PM would be much appreciated!

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Hannii_

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Does anyone have experience of first round interviews with 2HC? Very nervous about mine as it's my first year of applying for Pupillages. Hope someone can help :smile:

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LegalRose

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Original post by jcasey1989

Anyone know what I should expect for a R1 interview with Kings Manchester?
Also, how does a St Philip's pre-interview selection evening work? It sounds awfully like an interview... but they have been very clear on the point that this is a pre-interview, not an interview...

Anyone who has experience of either of these, a PM would be much appreciated!

St Philip's pre selection is very much like an interview. Last year they asked all candidates 3 set questions. The questions are a mix of ethical/moral and legal. It's a panel of 7. Good luck!

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jcasey1989

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Original post by LegalRose

St Philip's pre selection is very much like an interview. Last year they asked all candidates 3 set questions. The questions are a mix of ethical/moral and legal. It's a panel of 7. Good luck!

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Thanks so much! Can I quickly clarify - when you say ethical, do you mean as in professional ethics (BSB code of conduct etc) or are we talking a bit more lofty and esoteric than that?

Also, in relation to the legal Qs, do they give you a case or problem to read in the 15mins prior?

Thanks again!

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LegalRose

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Original post by jcasey1989

Thanks so much! Can I quickly clarify - when you say ethical, do you mean as in professional ethics (BSB code of conduct etc) or are we talking a bit more lofty and esoteric than that?

Also, in relation to the legal Qs, do they give you a case or problem to read in the 15mins prior?

Thanks again!

More lofty and esoteric. No, you don't get anything in advance, all the questions will be asked in interview.

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Thank you!

Original post by David Hume

Did anyone with an interview at Invictus yesterday ask when we would hear back by?

10 days

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SIE2013

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Original post by LegalRose

St Philip's pre selection is very much like an interview. Last year they asked all candidates 3 set questions. The questions are a mix of ethical/moral and legal. It's a panel of 7. Good luck!

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Wow, 7? The year before last mine was in front of a panel of 4.

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LegalRose

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Original post by SIE2013

Wow, 7? The year before last mine was in front of a panel of 4.

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Yes. I felt like I was walking into a 2nd round interview, not a pre-interview selection!

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nearlylegal11

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Original post by pupil2016

Is your interview on the saturday? I'd love to change to another day but guess it's probably just saturday...

Yes - I do my BPTC part-time and have to miss class for it which is a bit annoying, but definitely the best possible excuse to miss classes!

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Advocatis

Hi all, does anyone have any experience with first round interviews at 3pb (London) or London view chambers. Any insight would be useful.
Many thanks in advance

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