On March 1, Tang Fangjing got up early after days of training and exams, as the notice from the Handong Provincial Lawyers Association declared today the time for the interview.
Old Tang, who had not worn a suit for a long time, finally looked like a lawyer in his black suit.
He was always averse to formal wear, finding it uncomfortable, and even for court proceedings, he would dress for comfort.
But with the Lawyers Association's assessment at hand, he certainly couldn't afford to give them any leverage.
In plain terms, interviews are inherently subjective, even more so the so-called interviews by the Association, which are not nearly as strict as civil servant interviews.
Whatever assessment they give you, that's what it is; once the interview is over, you have no proof—after all, they won't release the interview videos to the public.
So... those who know, understand.
After getting ready, he left his apartment and headed for the law firm. From there, they were to take their group of intern lawyers to the Lawyers Association for the interview.
Upon arriving, Old Tang immediately drew everyone's attention.
Li Wanting said with a smile, teasing, "Brother Tang, you look completely different in a suit."
It was mainly that air about him, that calm demeanor he maintained at all times.
Only Tang Fangjing was oblivious to the girl's thoughts; otherwise, he would surely have told her that anyone would remain calm if they woke up every day to see they only had a year left to live.
When compared to life itself, nothing else matters.
Old Wang came forward with a helpless look in his eyes, but still said, "I'll spare the excess talk, just hoping everyone gets their certificate soon."
The law firm didn't appreciate such a thorn in their side, but they did appreciate his source of cases. In comparison, the source of cases was more important.
The group set off for the Lawyers Association, and upon arrival, Tang Fangjing took his number and sat waiting inside, not chatting with the other intern lawyers from Tengda anymore.
If there were any grievances or grudges, directing them at Old Tang would be enough!
After waiting for an hour, someone finally came to call him in.
Unlike the tense intern lawyers, Tang Fangjing walked into the interview as if he was entering his own home.
In his past life, he had been one of the interviewers sitting above.
As soon as Old Tang entered the room, he was met with many gazes. He must be the first intern lawyer in the history of the Handong Provincial Lawyers Association to be so defiant.
Again, interviews are highly subjective, especially these less strict ones.
"Hello everyone, my name is Tang Fangjing, intern certificate number..."
It began with a self-introduction, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
DURING his introduction, Old Tang noticed that Han Chengli was there, as was the Association's president, Yin Deyuan, whom he had never met before.
Logically, Association leaders don't need to serve as examiners, but their presence today made it clear they were there for him.
Still, the old saying goes, meet force with force, and water with earth!
After Tang Fangjing had finished introducing himself, Yin Deyuan looked around and then asked, "I've looked over the cases from your internship period, nothing much to say there. Let's ask other questions. How many parts does the Civil Code have, what are their names, and how many articles are there?"
This question could be considered basic, but often when you question lawyers directly, even they struggle to answer.
Just ask yourself how many articles are in the property part of the Civil Code and think carefully about it.
Tang Fangjing felt some disdain; it seemed that the Lawyers Association, past, and present, didn't bother inquiring about case details, coursework, or even the ethical issues that many lawyers prepare for, opting instead to throw this type of question at you.
This sort of ambush was Old Tang's favorite tactic in his past life, though he had a penchant for criminal law.
Without skipping a beat, Old Tang rattled off the answer, as he had been continuously studying. Indeed, the legal profession is one where you never stop learning until the end.
Seeing that the respondent had answered the question, Yin Deyuan appeared unaffected, but next to him, Han Chengli had already begun speaking.
"Let me ask you a few questions, regarding criminal private prosecution..."
Question after question came at him: civil, criminal, litigation, and non-litigation, touching on various fields, both theoretical and practical. This was Yin Deyuan's arrangement.
In the legal profession, the older you get, the more valuable you become. Normally, for a seasoned lawyer to stump an inexperienced one is all too easy.
Moreover, interns are usually just used to doing written exercises, so catching them off guard with practical legal questions often leaves them flustered.
Yin Deyuan, as the Association's president, was a veteran immersed in the industry for years. If he wanted to block someone, he wouldn't resort to such low-brow tactics. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ noveⅼfire.net
If you directly trip someone up and word of it gets out, it would reflect poorly on Yin Deyuan himself!
Moreover, such crass methods might provoke undesirable consequences, like the other party getting physically aggressive—after all, he's in the late stages of cancer.
But you claim to be a professional lawyer, don't you, mocking others online? Then I'll get you to submit in your field of expertise!
If the basic question about the Civil Code didn't trap you, then I'll hold you to your profession, with these examiners around me who are top talents in their fields.
We have experts in non-litigation equity recruitment, dual-certified experts in intellectual property, and specialists in criminal law, among others, each posing questions from their respective fields, just to see how you'll respond.
Top-tier lawyers specialize in certain areas; even a senior lawyer would stumble if questioned , let alone an intern. What skills do you have, after just a few lucky wins in court?