Pupillage Interview Techniques 28 04 20 SUSHIL KUMAR

Pupillage Interview Techniques 28. 04. 20 SUSHIL KUMAR 25 BEDFORD ROW

Preparation 1. Read the information provided 2. If unclear, ask others (mentors, tutors, etc. ) 3. You can ask the set if you are still not sure 4. Actually prepare Presentations Answers re: your application Current legal topics Questions to ask the interviewers (if appropriate)

For the day 1. Make sure you know where you are going/how you are getting there (incl. Skype et al) 2. Leave yourself plenty of time for delays (incl. technical) 3. Bring what you need (to the table) Writing material Paper Laptop/tablet? Water

The interview (1) 1. Presentability 2. Confidence 3. Measure/Poise 4. Taking a measure of the room

The interview (2) 1. Answering questions Rules Listen to the question and respond to it! If you did not hear it or understand it, ask for it to be repeated or state that you did not understand Beware verbiage Legal Questions What are they inviting you to do? Where is the emphasis placed? Competency Questions: STAR Situation Task Action Result

The interview (3) 1. 2. 3. 4. Responding to intervention Listen to the intervention and respond to it! Take your time Answer respectfully and in a measured way – but you can be forceful Making a presentation Give it a clear and compelling structure Consider how you are presenting it (tone, pace, emphasis) Talking about yourself A chance for you to show who you are Passion, sincerity, humour Exit strategy Questions, parting words, and follow-up