Associate Attorney - M&A Mock Interview
Master 30 M&A interview questions covering deal structures, due diligence, and transactional law.
Question 10 of 30
How do you convince a colleague/classmate/family member to see a situation from your perspective?
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Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
Since you are applying to an entry-level M&A position, the hiring partner may be looking at situations in which you can exemplify your negotiation and argument skills. M&A transactions involve significant discussions and negotiations in which you are not only working with the other parties to the contract but also your client and other associates or partners who may be working the case. Your opinion will be one of many in play, and if you believe it is the best for the client, you have to be a powerful advocate to persuade the rest of your team. The example you provide does not have to showcase legal argumentative skills. You can pull from experience in past work, class assignments, or even family situations.
Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
"Before law school, I worked as a waiter in a family restaurant. I was working with a large party, and unfortunately, the kitchen made a mistake on one of the entrees. I took it back to the kitchen and talked with my manager. Usually, if we can remake the entree within seven minutes, we simply replace the meal, but since this was such a large party I told my manager that I thought the entree should be comped for their inconvenience. I told her that the customers had been so kind that taking this extra step would likely be very appreciated and would be reflected in their tip and future business. My manager agreed, and we were able to go above and beyond in our customer service."
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