Questions Interviewers think Candidates may Ask

What might I be doing in my second week?

What kind of responsibility would I have?

How do entry-level associates progress through the office?

How much direct client contact can I expect to have during my first and second year?

Are associates assigned to one partner or are they part of a pool of associates available to work with a number of different partners?

What kinds of opportunities are available for someone who wants to work on a special project?

How long does it normally take for a new associate to be able to participate in a trial?

How do attorneys get channeled into different practice groups -- or into working relationships with particular partners or particular clients?

How is work assigned?

What is the structure/management style?

How is your training program structured?

What types of projects do training associates work on?

How are training associates evaluated?

How is feedback provided during the summer training?

How do summer associates get their assignments?

How many offers did you make to associates last year? How many of those students accepted?

What kinds of opportunities for training and guidance are available to new associates?

To what extent are partners involved in educating associates?

To what extent do attorneys have a chance to direct their own professional development?

How are entry-level associates supervised?

Feedback is an important part of an attorney's development. How does the firm handle this?

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