Thanks a mil for that, it was a great help.
On Nov 15, 5:33 pm, Chad Sexington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Oh yeah, and just remember that if you're called to interview that
> means that, on paper at least, you're good enough to be a trainee with
> the firm. It's just a matter of bringing it home when you go into
> interview. Be confident and assured, without being arrogant.
>
> On Nov 15, 5:21 pm, Chad Sexington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > First off, congratulations on getting the group interview, AC is an
> > excellent firm and everyone I met when I was there was very friendly
> > and professional, so try not to be too nervous!
>
> > Each interview is an hour long. Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
> > You'll go in, make yourself known to reception, and be shown upstairs
> > where you'll sit making small talk with the 6 to 8 other candidates
> > who'll be in the group interview with you. Some trainees will probably
> > be sent to talk to you while you wait, and to offer you tea/ coffee,
> > etc (don't have the chocolate biscuits with your coffee as you'll end
> > up with melted chocolate on your hands which is a worry you don't need
> > when shaking hands with the interviewing partners!) This is a good
> > opportunity to ask the trainees for tips about the group interview
> > before you go in. They've been there and done that (successfully), and
> > I found the tips given by one trainee in particular invaluable.
>
> > A few minutes later the interviewing partners will arrive, introduce
> > themselves, and you'll be shown into the group interview room.
> > Everyone takes a place at the table and the partners (three, if I
> > recall correctly) will put some questions out to the group. There is
> > no legal knowledge required, in fact some of the questions seem
> > overly simple, but therein lies the secret. The questions are simple
> > because they want to make sure that everyone has a chance to have an
> > input in the coversation: it's all about seeing how you function
> > within a group.
>
> > Don't try to make a killer point just to impress the partners, and
> > there's always one or two in a given group who seem to want to confirm
> > to the hard-nosed solicitor sterotype and 'win' the argument, which is
> > not the way to go. If you have a point to make, make it clearly and
> > you'll be fine. Don't interrupt other people, and it's always a good
> > idea to refer to the other candidates when making your point « As
> > Michael was saying, I agree that... » If there are people in the group
> > who interrupt others or try to 'take down' your point, just smile
> > politely and watch on as they talk themselves out of a callback to
> > final interview.
>
> > The opening question was a very simple one: what our favourite website
> > was. All I would say is, try not to mention bebo or facebook. I'd say
> > at least half the candidates in my interview mentioned one or the
> > other of these.
>
> > The next question was to do with immigration in Ireland. This opened
> > up a general debate on the issue.
>
> > The next was to do with sport in society.
>
> > These are all very general questions. All I would say is don't be
> > afraid to have a bit of independent thought on the issue and avoid
> > going along with everyone else just for the sake of it. Avoid thinking
> > out loud and give a reasoned answer to the question.
>
> > That's all that really occurs to me, if you have any other questions
> > let me know. And good luck to anyone called for interview!
>
> > On Nov 15, 4:33 pm, Of The Girl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > > Hi
> > > I have a group interview next week with Arthur Cox. Has anyone done
> > > one of these before? I have never had a group interview before and
> > > just don't know what to expect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> > > Thanks- Hide quoted text -
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