applied online
aptitude test
interview
1. questions from hr and associate on cv, firm, what you'd do in particular situations
2. mandarin test
3. test on drafting
whole interview lasted around 30 mins
The interview involved self-introduction, competency-based interview questions, technical questions (a problem scenario). There was a mandarin test (reading aloud a paragraph and dictating a paragraph). There was an online drafting test.
I applied online. I interviewed at Simmons & Simmons (Bristol, Inglaterra)
Interview
Logical reasoning and verbal reasoning assessment that was followed by some video interview questions. Around 5 questions of basic fit and competency that is expected for any video interview. Prepare why law, why the firm, what's going on in the legal world etc.
Initial stage is a written application involving basic motivational questions. Followed by a skills competency test. The AC was all online, three different tasks, all individual. Ran seamlessly. Completed AC but haven't heard an outcome over 2 months later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why do you want to be a trainee at Simmons and Simmons?