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Interview Preparation

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Develop your commercial awareness and practise delivering effective interview answers

Welcome to the Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Interview Preparation Programme! We are thrilled to have you here.

Ashurst Perkins Coie is a leading global law firm that advises corporate and financial institutions and governments on complex, often cross-border matters. The firm is known for its strength in corporate, finance, and project work, as well as its focus on innovation and delivering commercially relevant advice to clients.

During this programme, you will build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the interview process. You’ll practise analysing commercial scenarios and structuring clear, effective responses to common interview questions. You’ll learn key skills in:

Commercial awareness and business analysisStructuring interview responses using the STAR techniqueClear and confident communicationDemonstrating motivation and key competencies

We hope this programme provides a valuable opportunity to build your interview skills, strengthen your confidence, and support your preparation for early career opportunities at Ashurst Perkins Coie.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Commercial awareness and research skills
    Think like a commercial lawyer by analysing a real-world deal and explaining why it matters

    • Commercial Awareness
    • Analytical Thinking
    • Clear Communication
  • Answering competency and motivation questions
    Prepare for your Ashurst Perkins Coie interview by developing clear, structured responses to key interview questions

    • Self-Awareness
    • Interview Preparation
    • Motivation

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Phone
(507) 457-6695
Email
careerservices@smumn.edu
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https://careerservices.smumn.edu/
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Winona, Minneapolis & Rochester, MN

Career Service Hours

M Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
T Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
W Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
TH Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
F Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Meet the Team

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Phone
(507) 457-6695
Email
careerservices@smumn.edu
Website
https://careerservices.smumn.edu/
Address

Winona, Minneapolis & Rochester, MN

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