general, competency and commercial questions were asked. The split may vary from interviewer to interviewer. They expect non-generic questions to be asked at the end. They ask general why law and may ask why you chose your uni
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
recent development and effect on the firm and its clients
One 500 word written question -> full day assessment centre. There was nothing between to funnel candidates which I thought was weird. before assessment day you have to complete psychometric assessment games which they use to give you different interview questions.
assessment centre had an interview, email writing assessment, negotiation assessment and presentation assessment. Was fairly drawn out and a long slog. Everyone was pretty friendly though
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Ropes & Gray (London, England) in Mar 2024
Interview
Single commercial question application form. Progressed to Assessment Centre.
Assessment centre ran from 9am-3pm and consisted of:
- Interview ;
- Written exercise;
- Negotiation exercise; and
- Elevator pitch style presentation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Commercial Law;
Why R&G;
Discuss a commercial news story of interest;
2-3 competency based questions, based upon areas of weakness detected in psychometric testing