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APPLICATION PROCESS
What we look for
Critical thinking
Innovation
Intellect
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Interview
Adaptability
Intellectual curiosity
If your application is successful, the next stage will be an assessment day comprising of two interviews. The first is based on a commercial case study and you’ll be given time to prepare a short presentation to deliver to your interviewer. In the second interview, you will be asked a series of questions based on scenarios you may encounter as a trainee at A&O. In additional to this, your skills, knowledge and motivations for a legal career will be assessed. • 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’re the right firm for you Top tips for your interview
The first stage of the process is an online application, which will take approximately 90 minutes to complete. As part of this, you’ll be asked to submit your academic history, provide details of previous work experience and answer three short essay questions. Once you submit the application, you’ll be prompted to complete an immersive video-based Situational Judgement Test (SJT), which should take 20 minutes. The SJT is designed to provide a realistic preview of what you may experience as a trainee at A&O. For each scenario, you’ll be presented with four possible options, and you will be asked to select what you think are the most and least effective responses. Detailed instructions will be provided prior to starting the SJT. • Understand our requirements – prepare some examples to show that you have the skills we’re 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 business world and how it might affect us and our clients • Be innovative – show an interest in how technology is shaping the future of the legal profession, and an ability to harness this to drive solutions • Be accurate – attention to detail is a fundamental skill for any lawyer Top tips for your application
CHANGE AGILITY
MENTAL AGILITY
Numeracy
Collaboration
PEOPLE AGILITY
Organisation
SOLUTIONS AGILITY
Emotional intelligence
Technology awareness
Resilience
Drive & motivation
Offer
MENTAL AGILITY
CHANGE AGILITY
PEOPLE AGILITY
SOLUTIONS AGILITY
Applies a sharp and insightful mind to work challenges. Accurately analyses information, including numerical data.
Thrives on change and actively instigates innovative improvement. Is passionate about learning and keen to develop skills and knowledge to enhance performance.
Builds consistently excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues. Uses deep understanding of others, from all backgrounds, to adapt influencing style. A supportive colleague and team-player.
Highly energetic with keen focus on results. Persists to overcome obstacles. Delivers work in an efficient, effective, timely and technology-savvy way. Meets deadlines and has a fine-tuned detail and quality ‘radar’.
After your interview, your application will be discussed in detail by partners in the firm. 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 in 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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