1. Clarify Your Motivation: Explain why you want to be a solicitor and why you are applying to this firm. It’s okay to be open-minded!
2. Prepare Thoroughly: Research the firm and the industry and know your application and CV inside out.
3. Stay Commercially Aware: Understand current industry trends and how they impact the firm and clients.
4. Listen and Respond Thoughtfully: Avoid over-preparing or scripting your answers. Listen carefully and respond naturally.
5. Express Yourself Clearly: Speak slowly, be concise, provide examples, and structure your answers well.
6. Take Your Time: Don’t be afraid to pause and think before answering.
7. Consider Multiple Perspectives: Try to see things from both sides of an argument.
8. Ask Insightful Questions: Prepare questions that will help you understand the firm better and aren’t easily found online.
9. Be Authentic: Be yourself and answer questions honestly.
10. Show Confidence and Perseverance: Maintain a confident demeanour and demonstrate your determination.