Mock Campus France Interview – KEDGE Business School
- Aashna J
- Jun 12
- 3 min read
Q1. Please introduce yourself.
Answer:"Good morning. My name is Neha Sharma. I am a corporate lawyer based in India with experience advising businesses on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. Through my work, I have closely interacted with business leaders and entrepreneurs, which sparked my interest in understanding strategy, finance, and management at a deeper level. This is why I have chosen to pursue higher studies at KEDGE Business School."
Q2. Why do you want to study in France?
Answer:"France is one of the world's leading destinations for management education. It offers internationally recognized business schools, strong industry connections, and a multicultural environment. I believe studying in France will give me global business exposure while complementing my legal background."
Q3. Why not study in India?
Answer:"India has good institutions, but I am specifically seeking international business exposure. KEDGE offers a diverse student community, international faculty, and strong industry engagement that will help me develop a global perspective, which is increasingly important in corporate and cross-border business environments."
Q4. Why KEDGE Business School?
Answer:"KEDGE attracted me because of its strong reputation in management education, practical learning approach, international student population, and industry partnerships. The curriculum aligns well with my objective of combining legal expertise with business and management skills."
Q5. Why do you need a business degree when you are already a lawyer?
Answer:"As a corporate lawyer, I regularly advise businesses on legal matters. However, I realized that many strategic business decisions involve finance, operations, and management considerations beyond legal analysis. A business degree will help me understand these areas and allow me to contribute more effectively at a strategic level."
Q6. How is this course connected to your previous studies?
Answer:"My legal education provided expertise in corporate governance, contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters. The business program complements this foundation by adding management, strategy, and finance knowledge. Together, these skills will help me support organizations more comprehensively."
Q7. What subjects will you study?
Review your actual curriculum before the interview, but you can say:
Answer:"The program includes subjects such as strategic management, corporate finance, leadership, marketing, business analytics, and international business. These subjects are directly relevant to my professional development."
Q8. Who will fund your studies?
Answer (if self-funded):"I will fund my studies through my personal savings and financial resources accumulated through my professional career."
Answer (if family-sponsored):"My studies will be funded by my family. We have sufficient financial resources to cover tuition fees and living expenses throughout the program."
Q9. What is the tuition fee?
Know the exact number from your offer letter.
Answer:"The tuition fee for my program is approximately €_____. In addition, I have budgeted for living expenses, accommodation, insurance, and other associated costs."
Q10. Where will you stay in France?
Answer:"I am currently exploring student accommodation options near my campus. I intend to stay in university-affiliated housing or private student accommodation that is convenient and within my budget."
Q11. Do you know French?
Answer (if beginner):"I am currently learning basic French. While my program is taught in English, I understand that learning French will help me integrate better into daily life and professional environments."
Q12. What are your career plans after graduation?
This answer is critical.
Answer:"After completing my studies, I intend to leverage both my legal and business education in corporate advisory, business consulting, or leadership-focused roles. My long-term goal is to return to India and contribute to organizations that operate in international and cross-border business environments."
Q13. Do you intend to settle permanently in France?
Answer:"My primary objective is education and professional development. My long-term career plans are linked to opportunities in India, where my legal background, professional network, and market knowledge provide strong career prospects."
Q14. What will you do if your visa is refused?
Answer:"I would review the reasons carefully, address any deficiencies, and reapply if appropriate. My commitment to pursuing this educational opportunity remains strong."
Q15. Why should we grant you a student visa?
Answer:"I have a clear academic objective, a logical connection between my professional experience and chosen program, a realistic career plan, and the financial means to support my studies. I am genuinely seeking education that will enhance my professional capabilities."
Questions They May Ask Because You're a Corporate Lawyer
Why leave a well-paying legal career?
Why not pursue an LL.M. instead?
Why not an MBA in India?
How will this degree increase your career prospects?
What specific management skills are you lacking today?
How does this program fit into your 5-year career plan?
For these, always return to the same theme:
"I am not leaving law. I am building on my legal foundation by acquiring business and management expertise, which will allow me to operate more effectively in corporate and strategic environments."
That positioning is usually much stronger than presenting yourself as someone trying to change careers completely.
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