I interviewed at Mills & Reeve (Manchester, England)
Interview
Shortlisted applicants are invited to an in person assessment centre, including an opportunity to meet trainees. You undertake a group exercise, an individual exercise, a written exercise and an interview with a partner and principal associate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a recent firm deal that interested you.
I applied online. I interviewed at Mills & Reeve (Birmingham, England) in Feb 2025
Interview
Group assessment day with around 10-15 others in a day.
One group task discussing a business topic.
One informal 1:1 presentation task with 40 minutes preparation time.
Partner and senior associate interview 1:2 around an hour.
Given refreshments and trainee solicitor catch-up on the day.
Lasts 9-5pm.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Situational judgement questions such as what you do when face with X challenge or X opportunity.
Also a commercial awareness question which is broad.
Initial application, then progresses to the online assessments, and finally attended an assessment centre in London, which included a 1 hour interview, group project, case study and exam, as well as various talks and opportunities to speak with trainees.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time in which you overcame a difficulty in a task.