Standard interview - meeting a partner + associate
Putonghua test (reading newspaper), then the partner will ask questions (common interview questions)
time limit of 10-15 mins
interview for vacation scheme is relatively easy compared to other large firms
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Self introduction, how would you describe yourself, ask according CV
I am interviewed by 3 partners with a HR manager. The HR mainly examines your background and CV and those partners would then follow up. You have to take the lead in feeding them and try very best to raise interesting things legally related.
I applied online. I interviewed at Mayer Brown in Jan 2020
Interview
Completed an online application form
Invited for a skype interview
The interview lasted about 15 minutes
The interviewers were friendly
They asked questions that are expected, mainly testing who you are as a person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Views on current issues / How I spend my spare time / my hobbies / what qualities do you think a partner should have