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Hall & Wilcox

4.6
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Application Process & Interviews at Hall & Wilcox

9.1
9.1 rating for Recruitment, based on 30 reviews
Please describe the interview process and assessments.
Fine, was pleasant, I think they were done too early though, in hindsight I feel like I accepted the job too soon before other job offers/interview opportunities started coming out. We also had to sign a ballpark figure on our salary but didn't know exactly what we'd get until weeks before we started which I didn't appreciate.
Graduate, Sydney
Interview process was very personable - allowed us to get to know the firm and its people which was great.
Graduate, Sydney
Good. Easy, straight forward. Application submitted. 1 interview.
Graduate, Melbourne
Application and one interview with a partner and people and culture
Graduate, Perth
Two interviews over zoom
Graduate, Melbourne
Casual and friendly interview. No assessment.
Graduate, Brisbane
I was interviewed remotely, and I only had a single written assessment to get to that stage. I strongly got the impression that the interviewers were more interested in me as a person, than in looking over my resume, which I highly appreciated.
Graduate, Melbourne
Interview process include completing an online application, meet and great breakfast and interview. I have found this process very efficient unlike other firms where you are required to complete series of other preliminary tasks to before you even secure an interview.
Graduate, Perth
One interview, no psychometric testing, a 'get to know the firm' event
Graduate, Melbourne
The interview process was quite casual and warm. Provided a good indication of the culture.
Graduate, Melbourne
I submitted a cover letter with my resume and then had an interview with a senior partner and the People & Culture manager. In saying this, I already worked at the firm as an assistant, so this was a quicker process than others.
Graduate, Melbourne
In Sydney, after getting shortlisted there are two rounds of interviews. There is also a breakfast to meet people at the firm. Both interviews are fairly conversational and are led by a partner and someone from the People and Development team.
Graduate, Sydney
The hiring process was great. I liked the structure and for myself it was helpful that we didn't hire from the clerkship program as I had not clerked previously (I had been working full-time). I liked how the application process was stripped of all potential biases by removing certain details. I personally liked how there was no assessment centre as they can be quite impersonal, however, I understand they are sometimes required. The interview had a good amount of structure without being robotic; I enjoyed getting to know the firm and speaking about myself among the formal interview questions. On the day of receiving the offer, I got a call from the partner who was in my interview which was a nice touch and different from other firms I was interviewing with at the time.
Graduate, Perth
The interview process was very efficient. I was surprised at how quickly after I applied I was informed of an interview and then from the interview how quickly I was told of the hiring decision. I didn't apply until late 2022 so not within the usual grad timeline.
Graduate, Newcastle
CV, cover letter and interview with HR, a partner and a senior lawyer.
Graduate, Melbourne
The HR employee and SC were very warm and friendly and wanted to know me as a person and not just my ability to learn the law.
Graduate, Newcastle
I liked how our name, gender, university and address were all redacted at the initial stages of the application to remove any biases. This made the application process very attractive as I knew I would mainly be assessed based on my capabilities, skills and work experience. There were no psychometric tests which is another indication that the firm does not believe in hiring people based off their test scores. The interview process itself was very relaxing (sounds counter intuitive I know) as the Partner, Senior Associate and HR member made me feel very welcomed. I got asked questions about my exchange program, my language skills and my hobbies and the focus was not just on grades and my legal experience.
Graduate, Melbourne
The interview process is highly social and vets candidates for social qualities as well as competency. Initial applications must be submitted without identifiers such as gender, ethnicity etc to remove bias. When selected applicants then had to attend a graduate breakfast. This is not a process in which applicants will be eliminated or anything, but it gives them a chance to feel out the firm and get to know people within the firm. There are then two rounds of interviews. After these interviews conclude offers are made or not made.
Graduate, Sydney
The interview process was warm and inviting.
Graduate, Sydney
We had just one interview which was good as it made the process much less stressful than it was at other firms.
Graduate, Melbourne
What questions were you asked in your interviews?
A lot about me and my values.
Graduate, Sydney
Asked about my previous experience in the area, about my previous non-legal roles and what skills I have taken from them.
Graduate, Newcastle
Questions more in respect to getting to know me in a personal capacity and whether I would be a good fit for the firm culture.
Graduate, Sydney
About myself personally. About my work experience. What I am interested in.
Graduate, Melbourne
Why this role
Graduate, Melbourne
About myself, my journey (i came to law late and had a long previous career), why i like Hall & Wilcox. I felt as long as my academic results were good , it was really going to come down to how well i fit in with the Hall & Wilcox culture. Luckily I fit!
Graduate, Brisbane
The interview was based around the online application questions as well as getting to know the candidate and how they would be a good fit for the firm.
Graduate, Perth
Interview was very laid back - I was asked about my past experience and why I want to join the firm, but the questions were couched in a conversational manner
Graduate, Melbourne
Personality questions, some firm specific culture questions and then just a general 'chat' and questions that flowed from that.
Graduate, Melbourne
What are you looking for in a job? If you could pick anyone in the world to be your mentor, who would you pick?
Graduate, Sydney
I remember it being quite conversational (eg 'tell me about yourself'). There were also some more formal questions and questions about the type of practice area I was interested in. I also recall speaking about my history and lead-up to applying for the role, as well as my university results. As mentioned previously, I do remember having an opportunity to get to know the firm so within that was some space for me to ask questions which was nice.
Graduate, Perth
I was asked general questions about my education, past job experience, what I liked to do outside of work. I was also asked what my thoughts were for working in insurance and for the Defendants. I was then asked about how I would handle past difficult situations at work. There were chats about non-work related things as well such as where I grew up etc.
Graduate, Newcastle
Why did you apply for HW? What are your values? What can you bring to the firm? What areas of law are you interested in?
Graduate, Melbourne
I was asked questions about my previous work experience and questions that would tell them about who I was as a person.
Graduate, Newcastle
Some questions were competency based and asked of experience in my past in certain situations and how that might translate. Most were values based: how do you handle mistakes? what was your biggest achievement? where do you see yourself? There were questions related specifically to the values the firm prioritises such as teamwork, diversity and innovation.
Graduate, Sydney
Work experience, university/education, hobbies, information about the company.
Graduate, Sydney
About past experience, attributes etc
Graduate, Melbourne
I was asked about myself and what I saw myself doing in the future.
Graduate, NEWCASTLE
Behavioural questions, experience-related questions, legal case related questions, questions relating to the firm and the hallmarks
Graduate, Sydney
Mostly standard interview questions, together with specific questions to the company values and the experiences I outlined in my application
Graduate, SYDNEY
Do you have any specific tips and advice for candidates applying to your company? How would you recommend they best prepare?
Be yourself!! think about our company values and how you live them. don't be afraid to speak about your passions - even if they aren't company aligned
Graduate, Sydney
Culture is super important here, your marks and achievements do matter somewhat but they genuinely care about who you are as a person and how you fit into the team.
Graduate, Newcastle
I recommend that candidates do research on their interviewers prior to the interview, ask personable questions and make clear why they want to be specifically at HW (and not merely at any law firm). Be yourself and be honest!
Graduate, Sydney
Be yourself. If you feel connected to the firm then the best way to showcase that is by being yourself and explaining why.
Graduate, Melbourne
Know about the firm and your goals
Graduate, Perth
Understand the culture
Graduate, Melbourne
Be yourself. Learn the Hallmarks and be ready to talk about which one most applies to you and why.
Graduate, Brisbane
Be genuine, be yourself. Don't try to tailor your responses to what you think people want to hear.
Graduate, Melbourne
Be yourself and know why you really want to be part of the firm.
Graduate, Sydney
You should really research the firm and how the firm mission and values align with your personal and professional goals and values. You should take the time to research something about the firm that makes it stand out from other firms. Where possible, reach out to the firm's people as that will help them in remembering you. When doing the application, just be yourself and demonstrate why you wish to join the firm but be genuine.
Graduate, Perth
Read the firm's website to learn about its core values - there is an emphasis on the Hallmarks so it is good to know them well and how you relate to them
Graduate, Melbourne
Be authentic and prepare by doing your research.
Graduate, Melbourne
Be aware of projects that your interviewer has worked on so you can converse with them about it Be yourself, prepare ways you can talk about yourself and how your traits fit with the firms traits
Graduate, Melbourne
Have a clear understanding of the firm's hallmarks and which ones resonate, and what smarter law means to you.
Graduate, Sydney
I would say: be yourself (ie genuine and authentic), be curious, know your point of difference, have an idea of the area you might like to work in (although this is not essential), and understand HW and its values.
Graduate, Perth
Read up on the company and understand why you want to work for HW before interviewing. To understand that you will be asked the regular interview questions but to ensure that you let you personality show as I have realised that is a huge thing that they were looking for throughout the interview.
Graduate, Newcastle
Just be yourself. The company really wants to understand what it would be like to work with you.
Graduate, Newcastle
Read up on the firms values: The Hallmarks and Smarter Law. Also read up on the firms place within the market. It has a large insurance practice, so be open to work in insurance even though you likely know nothing about it.
Graduate, Sydney
Learn about the company.
Graduate, Sydney
Understand the hallmarks and how they relate to you
Graduate, Melbourne