I applied online. I interviewed at DLA Piper (London, England) in Nov 2021
Interview
Fast tracked from Insight Programme to the interview/assessment centre stage.
Interview was one full day, which consisted of competency and scenario-based interviews, document analysis and presentation, and a group exercise.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Is it better to deliver a high-quality project and have it be slightly late or deliver a sub-par project and have it be on time?
3 Sections:
Group Exercise (with three other participants, supervised by two associates)
Case Study (to be presented to one partner with 15 mins to prep)
Strengths-Based Interview (with one partner about your skills/strengths)
Half-day assessment centre consisting of a group discussion, individual presentation and 1-on-1 interview. Preparation time was given for the group discussion and presentation, each lasting around 15 to 20 minutes.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at DLA Piper (Hong Kong)
Interview
Online app form, WG test, followed by a video interview asking competency questions and in-person assessment day (half day), be prepared to talk to partners, the whole application took around 4 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Something related to your motivation and personal experience