The best thing you can do is to be yourself. The key question they're looking to answer is, would I enjoy working with this person? Do they have EQ, are they self-aware, do they enjoy working with others, do they hold themselves to high standards
Graduate, Sydney - 20 Oct 2023
Consider what questions are often asked in interviews, and what your likely response would be. The STAR format is very useful for responding in a coherent and structured manner.
Graduate, Brisbane - 20 Oct 2023
Ask insightful questions. I think it's important to be able to show a genuine interest in the work and the firm above all else. By the time you get to the interview, they're probably already happy with you on paper. So the key thing is to show why you're keen on the work / firm.
Graduate, Melbourne - 20 Oct 2023
Be your self and come prepared. Do some research into the firm, types of questions you may be asked and really know why you want to work there.
Graduate, Perth - 20 Oct 2023
Learn about the companies values, speak to people in the company so that when you interview, you have a few names to drop as people generally know eachother
Graduate, Sydney - 19 Oct 2023
Lots of effort in CV and cover letter since no psychometric testing. Interview stage, prepare lots and make sure to make it a conversation.
Graduate, Melbourne - 17 Oct 2023
Investigate which terms are actually 'market leading' at firms and tailor your cover letter accordingly.
Graduate, Melbourne - 12 Oct 2023
I think it's best to demonstrate your knowledge of the firm, in particular the non-siloed approach and the big matters different groups have been working on. Otherwise, the firm definitely looks to hire down-to-earth (as well as competent) people, so don't manufacture the interviews - come well-prepared, but not overly-rehearsed.
Graduate, Sydney - 11 Oct 2023
Be confident. Don't have pre rehearsed answer.
Graduate, Sydney - 10 Oct 2023
Understand what commercial law is, and figure out why you want to work specifically in a commercial sphere.
Consider whether you have any particular areas of interest. Do they overlap with the practice areas offered at Allens?
What aspects of a firm's culture are important to you? Are those aspects strong elements of the culture at Allens?
Graduate, Brisbane - 06 Oct 2023