What is the most difficult situation you have had to face and how did you tackle it?
Tell the interviewer about a past situation you have considered the most challenging, preferably related to the position you applied for, e.g., similar firm or industry. If you do not have experience related to the position you applied for, mention a difficult situation related to any position/capacity, which could nevertheless be relevant in the capacity of a Summer Law Clerk.
"The most difficult situation I have had to face was (X difficult situation preferably related to the position you applied for). It was difficult because (X reasons contributing to the difficulty of the situation, and how you nevertheless successfully completed the project or found a successful resolution)."
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Anonymous Answer
As a final year history undergraduate, studying, accessing sources, and books has been difficult during COVID. However, the experience has made me be more creative with how I use sources. I am currently on a First class honors.
Tackling it by being organized, clever with my sources.
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It's evident that you've overcome a number of challenges due to COVID and have been successful in completing your undergraduate education during this tumultuous time. However, because COVID is a universal challenge that has impacted everyone in different ways, your response to this question would be much stronger, more memorable, and more unique if you share a difficult situation that is unique to you and not COVID-related.
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