I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Stibbe (Brussels) in Oct 2023
Interview
Sûrement l’un des entretiens les plus gênants que j’aie jamais vécus.
Le Partner s’est montré intrusif, impoli et inapproprié, passant davantage de temps à partager des opinions déplacées (notamment sur les femmes et les crop-tops ou encore sur l’âge qu’il me donnait) qu’à échanger de manière professionnelle sur mon parcours et mes compétences. Après l’entretien, il m’a contacté à plusieurs reprises sur mon téléphone personnel, notamment pour critiquer d’anciens cabinets ou encore pour me faire écouter la musique qui jouait dans la cafétéria afin que je constate à quel point le cabinet est fun.
The process was relatively quick. The recruiters were very implicated and friendly - easy to talk to. Nice conversations. Felt very comfortable. Questions were more personal and general than precise.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Stibbe
Interview
First interview with HR: general questions on my education, motivation and previous experience
Second and third interview with partners: general questions and personality test and test on legal knowledge in the area of law I was applying for
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why this law firm?
Previous experience in law practice
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
How well do you work under pressure?
Give us an example where you demonstrated leadership