Initial 20 minute phone interview with Human Resources, generally asking about motivation and skills and understanding of the role. Interviewer was very friendly and informative happy to answer questions about the role and company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to become a trainee in patent law.
HR interview. Proofreading Task. The rejection reason was for not mentioning "XYZ". I explicitly rejected "XYZ" multiple times and also have had previous roles where having "XYZ" is an absolute necessity. I don't mind being rejected if you feel that other candidates are stronger; that's understandable, disappointing, but understandable. I do mind if I am being rejected for a demonstrably false reason.
Two stage interview, first was based on motivations for joining D Young and the profession generally.
Was asked to prepare a presentation on my studies, then asked to explain how certain technologies worked, such as how a fuel line slows the spread of fire, how a tension table works and how GPS works.
Then asked to explain how a patent worked, where I was sent the patent in advance to read and prepare potential amendments to.
HR and team were very friendly and feedback after the interview was clear.