I have put this guide together for all law students and applicants because interviews are notoriously hard within the industry.
In this guide, I will share my best preparation tips, how to answer different styles of interview questions and perspectives and experiences of the industry from many within the legal community. This guide will also provide you with worked examples and recent questions used within this cycle.
Hopefully this guide will help you with anything from a legal internal role to a paralegal role or to a vacation scheme or training contract interview. Simply tailor the questions to suit your situation!
Therefore, I am so very excited and proud to provide you with this completely free 39-page comprehensive guide, which includes:
- Key tips and tricks on:
- Research for interviews;
- Using the STAR method to answer questions;
- Preparation for smashing the interview;
- Commercial Awareness for interviews;
- Etiquette of formal interviews; and
- What to do the night before an interview.
- How to improve your interview technique
- Common questions asked at interview this application cycle at:
- General law firms;
- Magic Circle firms;
- US firms;
- Mid-sized commercial firms; and
- High-street firms.
(including Competency-style questions, Motivation-style questions, Commercial Awareness questions and Miscellaneous/Curve Ball-style questions).
- Question you should ask at interview
- Worked examples of 10 common interview questions
- Ideas, tips and perspectives from paralegals and trainees
My team has poured their heart and soul into this document for such a long time and I really hope it provides you with all the necessary tips and tricks you need to smash your interviews.
If you have any feedback about this guide or would like to discuss any of the points further, please do email me at itsallhearsay@outlook.com or send me a message on Instagram at @itsallhearsay.
I would love to hear from you!
This community is about building on experiences and hearing a variety of perspectives so keep helping others and letting others have a voice.
All the best and good luck with your interviews,
Meg xx
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