Commonly Asked Interview Questions (Law)
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS: LAW INTERVIEWS
About you
Employer
Experience
For more experienced candidates:
Working Style
Parting Words
About you
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why did you decide to do law?
- What are your hobbies / interests?
- Tell me more about your CCAs / Mooting Experience / leadership position(s) you have held.
- Take me through your CV.
Employer
- Why did you apply to this firm?
- Why do you want to work in this department / practice area?
- Why are you a good fit for our firm culture?
- Which other firms have you applied to?
Experience
- Tell me about this module / area of law?
- What do you think about this recent change in the law / news event?
- Tell me about your internship with XYZ.
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Why do you think you are suited to be a corporate lawyer / dispute resolution lawyer?
- How will you excel at this area of law in practice?
For more experienced candidates:
- Why did you leave your previous job?
- What was your job scope at your previous job?
- What was the reporting structure at your previous role?
- What skills / experience makes you suitable for this new role?
- What was your last drawn salary? What is your expected remuneration?
Working Style
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Do you work well in a team?
- What are your expectations as to mentorship / working hours / working environment?
Parting Words
- Do you have any questions?
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