83 Reviews| Average: 5 out of 5
Never, ever, underestimate the importance of your law firm job interview! If you have gotten this far in the process … congratulations … you have your foot in the door (literally) and an offer in well within your grasp. If you have been invited for an interview it means you have made the cut in terms of grades, law school, prior work history, etc. What matters now is that you come to the table prepared and in all respects interested and engaged in the process of meeting the firm’s lawyers and becoming the newest addition to their team.
Here are some interview questions that often come up. We recommend that you know the answers to these questions. Some people find it’s helpful to write the answers out. Others practice saying the answers out loud to a friend or the bathroom mirror. The idea is not to stress out or write an autobiography or memorize answers. The idea is to think about the questions so you can answer truthfully and succinctly and with a fluidness that only comes from preparation and practice.
This is your time to SHINE! Having answers at the ready to each of these questions will impress your interviewer and help ensure that both of you enjoy this experience so much that the next time you meet is on your first day of work!
Sample Questions You Can Ask of Them
While you must never let your guard down, please remember that interviews are organic situations. At a basic level, you are just having a conversation with a fellow person and attorney. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and to give your interviewer the chance to be his or herself too. If you see something around the office that strikes your interest (and it seems appropriate at the time) – a photo, a book, a piece of sports equipment, an antique desk, or even a view from a window – go ahead and bring it up. You’ll both probably enjoy things more if you add a little genuine rapport to your interview.
Be respectful
Be gracious
Be grateful
And be your prepared … awesome … seize the day and get the job self!!!
83 Reviews| Average: 5 out of 5
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