Tuesday October 07, 2008

Example Interview Questions From Interviewers

Tell me about yourself.
Why did you decide to go to law school?
What are your goals and objectives?
Where do you see yourself in five years/ten years?
Why do you want to work in this city/state?
If you weren't practicing law, what else would you do with your education?
What did you do this summer?
(If you worked in a legal job) Did you enjoy it?
Do you want to continue in this field of the law?
How have you demonstrated leadership ability?
What is the legal field that interests you most?
Would you prefer to work on one case for an entire year or on 12 cases during the same period of time?
What should I know about you?
What qualities make you a good potential employee?
What qualities do you have that would make you superior to the other candidates I am interviewing?
What did you like best about your last job?
What did you dislike most about it?
What would you prefer doing full time: counseling clients, research, negotiation, or litigation?
How would you describe yourself?
How do you think the public views the legal profession?
Why should I hire you?
What qualifications do you have that make you think you will be successful in the practice of law?
In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our firm/agency/company?
What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
What have you learned from participation on a journal or in a clinical program?
Do you have an idea of what area of practice you would prefer?
Why did you decide to seek a position with this firm/agency/company?
What do you know about our firm/agency/company?
What two or three things are most important to you in a job?
Do you have any other outstanding job offers? If so, where?
Do you have any questions I can answer?
When are you available to begin working?