I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Linklaters (Amsterdam) in Jun 2023
Interview
Long day comprised of several elements including an on site Watson Glaser test, a timed case study, HR interview, and partner interview, as well as an informal tour of the offices with current trainees.
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In-person interview with 2 senior fee-earners (a counsel and senior associate). It was not a structured interview, as most if not all of the interview questions were mostly directed towards former work experience/CV.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a commercial issue you have been paying attention to?
Case study, watson glaser, commercial interview and competency interview
- watson glaser 30 min retake
- partner and senior associate interview re motivations and competency, and regarding the case study in the commercial interview
It was quite hard - they do not require as much in terms of legal knowledge but the process is quite grilling and long.
Case study
2 page transaction - document
45 minutes to read and write response
Structure writing clearly and logically
Ensure it is concise and well organised
Leave time at the end to check work for typos and unfinished sentences.