Sample Student Inquires
It is now your turn to ask the questions and you don't want to miss this valuable opportunity by saying, "They have all been answered." You want to ask questions to help you determine if this is a good "fit" for you. It is also your chance to prove to the interviewer that you are the right candidate.
What skills are most and least important for an individual to possess as an associate?
How does the firm delegate authority, responsibilities, and assignments?
What specific job duties and responsibilities would I have as a law clerk?
What criteria would be used to evaluate my performance, and how often would I be appraised?
What could I expect to face in the first month, three months, and six months on the job?
If I'm filling a job opening, why did my predecessor leave?
Do you have a job description available?
What would you like the person in this position to achieve in the next six months?
What attracted you to this firm?
What do you find most challenging as a lawyer?
Did you start in your current practice area? If not, why did you switch?
What do you wish you had asked when you interviewed with the firm?
How is your job different from what you expected?
What attracts your clients to this firm? How are you able to retain them?
How long were you at the firm before you had significant client contact?
If you could change anything about your job, would you? If so, what would it be?
How have your clients' needs changed over the last five years?
Where do you see the firm heading in the next five years?
Describe your typical day.
When will you be making a decision, and what is the process?
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