Common Questions you may be asked during legal job interviews

There are many questions you may be asked during a legal interview.  Here are some common ones to help you prepare.
Questions about your experience

• What were your accountabilities/responsibilities in your prior positions?
• What did you particularly enjoy/dislike about that role?
• Why did you leave your prior employment?
• During law studies, what extracurricular activities did you participate in?
• Do you think your University grades scores are a good indicator of your academic ability?
• Do you think they are an appropriate indication of your ability to do well in this job?

Questions about your personality

• Tell me a little about yourself, particularly something that won’t be on your resume.
• How would certainly your friends and/or past colleagues describe you?
• Exactly how would you describe yourself as a person?
• What are your outside interests /hobbies?
• Why did you choose to practise law/ why did you go to law school?

Questions about your strengths and weaknesses

• Tell me about your greatest success at any of the firm’s you have worked for?
• What are your strengths/weaknesses?
• Are you a team player or do you prefer to work alone?

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