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Applications, Interviews & Assessments

• "When I applied there was only one round of interviews, which consisted of four consecutive interviews with different people, each 30 minutes long. The people I spoke to were very engaging and I enjoyed my interviews." -- Trainee
• "1) Vacation scheme – interview with HR. 2) Trainee interview – interview with HR, one associate and two partners. General and commercial related questions were asked." -- Trainee
• "I had to go through four rounds to be selected which included a phone interview, informal meeting, two week vacation scheme and a two hour interview. This was because the formal procedure hadn't been put in place by this point. The interview was with four different individuals from the firm: two partners, one mid-level associate and HR. It was more like an informal chat than an interview. Everyone was extremely friendly and genuinely interested in you rather than trying to hurry you out of the door. My interview was only meant to last two hours but ended up being three. The standard questions such as 'why law', 'why this firm', 'why a US firm' were asked as well as questions about my CV." -- Trainee

• "The process is relaxed and everybody is friendly. There are four interviews, usually one with HR and then three with a mix of partners and associates. The interview was formal, but it was an honest, relaxed, and very fair process." -- Trainee
• "I did not do a vacation scheme – I applied directly to the firm and had a number of interviews with HR, associates and partners. I was asked questions about my background and what I could bring to the firm." -- Trainee

Tips & Advice for Graduates

• "Be yourself, be enthusiastic, and be prepared to work long hours. You must be ready to take the initiative – this is a relatively small firm with no place to hide!" -- Trainee
• "As cliché as it is to say, there is no 'type' at this firm. There is a range of different backgrounds represented. The firm is looking for people who appreciate the commercial nature of its business and who can grasp the key factors in a transaction." -- Trainee
• "They look for confident and charismatic individuals who are independent workers. Candidates need to be approachable and smart and have an interest in corporate law. The firm targets Oxbridge and other top 20 universities. The trainee intake is diverse and there is a mix of law/non-law graduates." -- Trainee

• "The firm tends to recruit from Russell Group universities. I would advise potential candidates to use their initiative and research the firm and the areas in which we specialise before applying." -- Trainee
• "They look for social, hardworking, intelligent individuals. People that are socially competent, and willing to get stuck in with the work/activities of the firm. The firm puts particular importance on inter-personal skills." -- Trainee
• "Make sure you do your research – there is nothing worse than an applicant who does not know much about the firm and/or who has blanket applied. Candidates have to be highly motivated and bright." -- Trainee

What made you choose your firm?

• "After a very rewarding vacation scheme, I knew this was the firm for me due to the friendly atmosphere and motivation of the attorneys here." -- Trainee
• "My firm offers great quality of work and allows for the trainee to learn a great deal, which was and is my top priority as a trainee." -- Trainee
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• "Its flat, open structure and collegiate atmosphere." -- Trainee
• "The people and the general atmosphere of the firm." -- Trainee
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