18 THE APPLICATION PROCESS
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Top tips for your application Understand our requirements – prepare some examples to show that you have the skills we are looking for Make the most of your experience – highlight what you’ve gained from your experiences Be commercial – show an interest in the legal industry, and what’s going on in the world and how it might affect us and our clients Focus on this firm – of course we expect you to apply to other firms, but make sure you tailor your answers to demonstrate why Allen & Overy is right for you Be accurate – attention to detail is a fundamental skill of a lawyer
If your application is successful, the next stage will be an assessment day comprising two one-to-one interviews. The first interview is based on a commercial case study and you’ll be given time to prepare a short presentation to deliver to your interviewer. The second interview is based on your application form and will assess your skills and knowledge, and your motivation for a legal career at Allen & Overy. Top tips for your interview Revise and prepare – re-read your application form; we’re going to ask you about it Stay up-to-date – track business and world events, form opinions and be prepared to discuss them Make the right impression – be confident, self-assured and enthusiastic Ask us pertinent questions – it’s a two-way process, so ask insightful questions that will help you to decide if we are the right firm for you
After your interview, we will share our decision with you as quickly as possible. Regardless of the outcome, we are committed to providing constructive feedback on your performance at interview. This will help you to understand our decision and also help you to refine your interview technique and preparation for any future applications. Of course, if it’s good news, the Graduate Recruitment team will be on hand to support you in your decision-making and with the next steps
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