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Interview preparation for legal, risk and compliance roles

Posted January 29, 2025

Securing an interview for a legal, risk or compliance role is a significant step in advancing your career. Whether you’re a recent law school graduate, a paralegal, an in-house counsel or an experienced professional in risk or compliance, interviews are your opportunity to demonstrate your skills, experience and suitability for the role. This interview preparation […]

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Interim

Questions to expect from your interim job interview

Posted December 16, 2024

Job interviews for contract positions differ from permanent ones primarily in focus and objectives. Contract interviews centre on immediate needs and a candidate’s ability to deliver results quickly, often with minimal training or onboarding. Employers are likely to prioritise technical expertise, adaptability, and previous experience in similar roles. Questions often delve into how candidates manage […]

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Competency-based interviews

Posted November 27, 2024

Contents What are competency-based interviews? Competency-based interviews form an important part of the recruitment process, with many employers placing great importance on their outcomes. This guide provides practical advice on how to approach competency interview questions, including typical competencies and example competency questions to help you prepare. While competency-based interviews can feel intimidating, with the […]

CV and interview tips

The essential interview guide for Associate Lawyers interviewing in law firms

Posted October 31, 2023

If you’re about to interview for that law firm job, be ready for these hard-hitting law firm interview questions! Job interview prep isn’t fun, but preparation is everything. Law firm partners and attorneys who conduct your interview will ask you questions to better understand your personality, learn about your knowledge of the specific legal field, […]

General counsel

Recruiting General Counsel: The essential interview questions

Posted September 20, 2023

When looking for a general counsel, most businesses are looking for someone with two main attributes: in-depth legal expertise and sound judgment. The third attribute, however, that many teams highly prize is business acumen. Company leaders believe a general counsel with these three attributes will be successful in the position and will be a valued […]

In-house

The essential interview questions for Associate Lawyers moving in-house

Posted September 15, 2023

Organisations are becoming increasingly sophisticated in understanding the benefits of recruiting in-house legal staff and managing their legal costs more effectively. This is evidenced by the steady growth in the number of in-house lawyers. Transitioning from a law firm to an in-house legal department as an Associate Lawyer can be an exciting and challenging career […]

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The STAR method: The secret to acing your next job interview

Posted April 27, 2023

Are you good at telling stories? Do you get right to the point and include all the relevant details? Or do you tend to forget to mention key details and ramble? In a job interview, you’re probably familiar with questions like “Tell me about a time when you…”, “How do you handle…..”, or “Give an […]

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Breakfast roundtable: managing a legal career with parental demands

Thu, 6 March 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 am

What’s the key to balancing a thriving legal career with the demands of parenthood? Join us for an insightful discussion on the topic as we explore strategies to manage this delicate balance and provide practical guidance for parents in the legal profession. This will be an interactive roundtable, hosted exclusively for the Women in Law […]

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International Women’s Day webinar: breaking down boardroom barriers – navigating your NED journey

Fri, 7 March 2025 9:00 am – 10:00 am

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Taylor Root (as part of The SR Group) is hosting a webinar focused on helping women navigate the path to becoming a Non-Executive Director (NED). Stepping into a boardroom role can be a challenging journey, hindered by limited opportunities, self-doubt and a complex recruitment process. As independent voices on a […]

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