I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Dentons (London, England) in Apr 2018
Interview
Offered a easter vacation scheme following online application and first-round interview with HR. Assessed during the scheme itself through a group excercise and presentation. Final assessment day consisted of a written excercise and roleplay, as well as a partner interview which consisted of a case study excercise and motivational/competency questions. Case study was regarding a prospective acquisition of a company and involved some very technical questions.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
Tell me about a time where you demonstrated resilience and overcame an obstacle.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Dentons (London, England) in Jan 2017
Interview
This was the first interview so it was conducted by HR, and entirely competency and skill based. Lots of questions on dealing with adversity, showing initiative and organisational skills. Some questions about Dentons e.g. who are its competitors. Interviewer was very friendly but the interview structure was extremely rigid.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Who are Dentons' competitors and why? Why Dentons? What differentiates Dentons from its competitors? Tell me about a time you organised an event.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Dentons (Milton Keynes, England)
Interview
Similar to other law firms: online application form for trainee solicited application, online assessments, face to face interview with recruitment person at a Dentons office and then partner interview for the final step.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of where you used a large amount of data