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PERSONALISE YOUR APPLICATION Tailor your application by conducting thorough research. Our brochure, website and social media channels are good places to start. You can then think about what stands out about us. The more you learn about us, our values and our areas of expertise, the more helpful it will be for your application: this proactive approach will demonstrate your motivation. REMEMBER, IT IS A TWO-WAY PROCESS Meet us at events, come to law fairs and get to know our people. Think about who you will be meeting in advance and what you would like to ask them. Our lawyers can give you a real insight into who we are, what we do and how we do it. This is your chance to get to know us in a more informal environment and find out whether we are right for you. If you realise afterwards you have some more questions, or are not able to meet us in person then visit the ‘Questions’ section on our website to ask questions that our ambassadors will answer. LINK EXPERIENCE TO LAW When talking about your experience, explain how the skills you have gained are relevant to a career in law – and to Herbert Smith Freehills specifically. Consider the way we work and the skills and abilities we look for to deliver high-quality services to our clients. WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS We recognise and value the differences that make us unique. By embracing diverse views, we can provide our clients with innovative solutions. Be yourself throughout the application process and emphasise the qualities that make you stand out. SHOW YOUR POTENTIAL We are not looking for the finished product and we know that gaining legal work experience is increasingly difficult. What we are looking for is your potential to become a Herbert Smith Freehills lawyer. Demonstrate the transferable skills you have gained through the experience you have, legal or non-legal. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT We use just one online assessment, designed to assess a number of key skills. You can find example questions on our website. We highly recommend you visit these to prepare for your assessment. CHECK AND DOUBLE-CHECK Before you apply, don’t forget to double-check your application for typos. We expect a high level of attention to detail.
COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM Tell us about your academic credentials, the skills you have gained from extra-curricular activities and work experience, and why you have the motivation and potential to become a great Herbert Smith Freehills lawyer. TAKE A BLENDED ONLINE ASSESSMENT Demonstrate your problem-solving and verbal reasoning skills, as well as your approach to scenarios relevant to the work at Herbert Smith Freehills. Don’t underestimate the importance of this stage: it is a strong indicator of good future performance as a Herbert Smith Freehills lawyer. You can find a practice test on our website to help you prepare. COME TO OUR ASSESSMENT CENTRE Our assessment centre comprises three elements that are designed to give you the opportunity to showcase your potential to be a future lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills – you can find out more about what to expect on the day by watching the Engage with a case study based on work that our lawyers do at Herbert Smith Freehills, and present your thoughts to a partner. A SCENARIO-BASED INTERVIEW Demonstrate your ability to think on your feet when discussing with a partner how you would have approached a project they have worked on recently. A COMPETENCY INTERVIEW Discuss your motivation for a career in law at Herbert Smith Freehills and show you have the key skills to become a part of our team. assessment centre video on our website. A CASE STUDY INTERVIEW
QUERIES ABOUT ADJUSTMENTS
We are committed to working with all candidates to enable them to demonstrate their potential through our assessment process. If you have any disability-related queries or would like to have a conversation with our experienced team about adjustments, please contact:
Olivia Ponton at olivia.ponton@hsf.com or Anna O’Dwyer at anna.odwyer@hsf.com
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