interview questions

Question 1

why BM?

Answer 1

the journey to finding the type of law firm
international, cross-jurisdictional work
working on interesting problems
BUT also the ability to work as part of one large connected community (working closely with other lawyers at other firms)
Added on to this - the culture

Question 2

why me?

Answer 2

1. actually excited by and understand the work - driven by the bigger picture, how the work of all lawyers leads to global growth and progress - to be immersed in this would be exciting
2. collaborative success - working in lots of different teams and thriving in working together
3. creative and business-minded - PuLSE, opportunity from part-time paralegal work

Question 3

what are some commercial issues to consider?

Answer 3

economic stagnation
geopolitical conflict
AI revolution
ESG compliance
data regulation

DAVOS Interview with Cheng (chair) - less rough for the economy, transactions will increase but dependent on drivers: elections/geopolitics, increasing regulations, supply chain adjustments, decision to invest for those holding onto money may be made due to more economic stability

Question 4

what are issues facing law firms?

Answer 4

salary wars - competition
consultancy firms
AI
data protection - WFH
ESG knowledge

Caveat that these also bring opportunities

Question 5

why BM over another competitor?

Answer 5

culture - 100% retention rate, quality training
forward facing = exiting - spark beyond and the Reinvent initiative

Question 6

what is a story that has interested you?

Answer 6

BBC AI story on the Getty Images case
Reddit IPO - changed strategy and evolution to a more general social media platform needing to encourage advertising
Apple antitrust law suit in US - concerns over stifling innovation elsewhere/ EU competition concerns also pending

Question 7

what practice area?

Answer 7

open minded
opportunity to explore lots at BM (partially motivating my application)
but from previous experience - IP and tech