I applied online. I interviewed at Stephens Scown (Truro, England) in Jan 2024
Interview
It was a really chilled out interview process, nothing major to worry about or prepare for, they really look for your motivation to stay down in Cornwall more than anything and how well you would fit in with the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time which you made a mistake and how did you rectify it.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Stephens Scown (Truro, England) in Jun 2025
Interview
The interview process was very straightforward. I applied online and got a call back within the week for an interview. The HR team were super lovely and personable and honestly, were the main reason l enjoyed the process so much. I had the interview the next week and heard back the next day after that. The interview itself was quite casual, just asking about my aspirations, why the firm and why that department.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me a lot about the SQE- and specifically my experience with it and what skills l gained from there.
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Stephens Scown (Exeter, England) in Jan 2020
Interview
Interview for an IP Paralegal role.
Very relaxed and informal overall. Interviewed by the Partner of IP/ IT and an Associate.
Questions mostly focused around my CV e.g. why did you choose to study X?, talk us through Y, etc.
No competency or skills type of questions were asked, only a random "so why do you want to work for Stephens Scown?" was thrown in there for good measure.
Lasted approx. 20 mins.