Application, video interview, assessment centre which includes a group task, written exercise, presentation, partner interview and Q&As with existing trainees. There is also time to network with office heads and partners.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Shoosmiths (Londra, Inghilterra) nel mese di giu 2025
Colloquio
A whole day assessment day, ice breaker and 4 activities: small group task, large group task, interview and presentation all centered around 1 client profile and interlinked for each task. After each task we were asked 3 questions to reflect and self-review our performance.
Small group task:
- discussed who would be the ideal solicitor to take charge of the case based on profile descriptions and how we would make the project appeal to them.
Large group task:
- deciding on the right product for the client to meet their needs based on the client profile documents.
Interview: with 1 or 2 partners
Presentation: using AI, prepared a presentation to the client about the ideal product for them to reach their goals and why. Presented to 2 partners and answered follow up questions.
Overall, everyone was very friendly and welcoming throughout the process.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
What resources would you use to manage your time and stay organised?
Example of self-reflective question:
do you agree with the group decision that was reached?
how could you have improved in terms of adding input the group?
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Shoosmiths (Londra, Inghilterra) nel mese di giu 2025
Colloquio
The assessment day consisted of a small group exercise (3 people), large group exercise (6 people), client presentation and one motivation/competency based interview. The interview was strengths based and focussed on potential situations you may encounter as a trainee.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Why do you want to work Shoosmiths and how are we different from other law firms you have applied to?