Tuesday, 25 March 2014

GPII B2+1 Group 1 Lesson 6

Lesson 6
  1. Choosing an intern - Speaking Assessment Unit 1.4
  2. Getting a Law Job/Typical Interview Questions/How to Answer/Law Job Interview (Listening)
  3. Internship interview role-play - Speaking Assessment
  4. Feedback on covering letters
Links
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/top-10-interview-questions.htm
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/47733197/Getting%20A%20Law%20Job

Corrections
She have a Phd. (third person singular)
I have just degreed. (I have just graduated or I have just got my degree)

Self Study
A useful self study exercise is to rewrite your letter, incorporating the corrections and suggestions I have made.

Class Notes
Covering Letters Feedback
Don’t be negative:
Unfortunately I do not have any work experience.
Although I do not have any work experience, I am a fast learner who is quick at adapting to new environments.
When Talking about Languages:
Talk about your level (B2, C1 etc.) and/or what you can do – I am a confident English speaker with good telephone and presentation skills who can also write reports and emails accurately.
I am writing to apply for the above position
Only use this formula if you have indeed named the position in the subject line of the email or at the start of the letter – e.g.
Re: Summer Law Clerk Chicago Office.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the above position as advertised on your website www.dreamcareers.com.

Legal interview Questions (listening from International Legal English)

1.       How did you find out about the job/our firm?

2.       Why do you want to work for us?

3.       How would you feel about relocating?

4.       What can you tell me about your work experience?

5.       Could you tell me something about yourself?

6.       Why should we hire you?

7.       Would you like to ask me any questions?

Key vocabulary: (cross border) Insolvency, merger, corporate restructuring, commercial law firm, attorney (lawyer), make use of language skills, summer law clerk, fascinated by differences in legal systems

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