Martineau Johnson Training Contract Interview Questions

The Martineau Johnson assessment process consists of an online application and assessment day.

Online Application

The Martineau Johnson online application asks candidates a variety of questions about what they have to offer the firm, and about their life and experiences.

Read through your application several times before submitting it. Spelling errors, mistyped or missing words, grammar and punctuation mistakes are not acceptable. Attention to detail is a skill which lawyers pride themselves on and something that Martineau Johnson will be looking for evidence of in candidate's applications.

Assessment Day

The Martineau Johnson assessment day consists of the following:

• Group discussion
• Presentation
• Meeting with current trainees
• Interview
• Role play
• Office tour

The assessment day takes place in either London or Birmingham.

Martineau Johnson assess candidates on their ability to communicate effectively in a group discussion, their confidence in being part of a role play with limited preparation time and whether candidates can talk about your chosen topic of presentation and stick to their views even when challenged by an interviewer.

Interview

As part of the assessment centre, there will also be a formal interview. This is usually conducted by a panel of two people, typically a partner and a member of the Human Resources department. As part of this interview you may be asked to perform a role play, although the majority of the interview will be based on your application form and CV.

Competencies

Candidates are scored throughout the day, in relation to a number of key competencies the firm believe are essential for candidates to possess in order to become a solicitor in a commercial firm.

At the end of the assessment day each candidate's scores are added up and a decision is made (usually on the day of the assessment centre itself) as to whether each candidate will be offered a training contract.

Re-read your application form before your interview, as it may be several months after your initial application that you are invited to interview. Be prepared to talk about your application form at length, and for your interviewers to ask about specific details you have included in your application.