I interviewed at Lawrence Stephens Solicitors (London, England)
Interview
Lawrence Stephens were looking to expand their REF team and were actively looking to hire. I was approached through the usual channels and was invited to an interview with two partners in the team. They were very accommodating and explained the firm's and the department's plans for growth.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The focus was on my representative experience of relevant transactional work and demonstrating and understanding of the market the department operates in.
I applied online. I interviewed at Lawrence Stephens Solicitors (London, England) in Mar 2025
Interview
The difficulty was on the mid range it includes a presentation in the final stage interview which is a scenario based problem and how you will deal with it in the context of you being a trainee solicitor at the firm
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
These are the questions I was asked in the first stage interview:
Do you believe AI has a place in a modern law firm
One strength and one weakness
How would you get closer with colleagues
What charity initiative would you want to do if you're a trainee
Tell us about your biggest achievement
If you are dealing with a complex case and your manager tells you that your deadline will be three days earlier than planned what will you do
If you could have dinner with any three people who would it be with
Tell us a weakness about the current climate and an opportunity
Dangerous dog act, if you could what would you change about it
I interviewed at Lawrence Stephens Solicitors (London, England)
Interview
Interview was conducted by nice but senior people who provided good background on the firm. Answered questions before needed to be asked and provided a lot of information. Made me feel comfortable.