I applied online. I interviewed at Baker McKenzie (Belfast, Northern Ireland) in May 2024
Interview
Friendly, competency based questions mainly - have examples ready for these. Show your personality. Got asked to talk through my CV at the beginning of the interview and asked why Baker McKenzie.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Time you experienced conflict within a team and how you handled this.
I interviewed at Baker McKenzie (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
Interview
Application involving motivational essay question as to why you would want to work at Baker McKenzie. Followed by an in-person interview including competency, situational and basic commercial awareness questions. There was also a 10 min presentation on a given topic.
The interview consisted of a short pre-prepared presentation followed by a longer competency based interview. After the interview, the feedback was very quick and I received an offer through telephone call.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of when you handled conflict in the workplace.
I interviewed at Baker McKenzie (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
Interview
Short presentation on a case followed by a 30 minute competency based interview. Not too many questions and they were not Very difficult to answer. Talk through your CV. Very relaxed and informal. Felt natural