Sample Interview Questions--Lawyers

1. Why did you decide to attend law school?
2. In what school activities have you participated? Why?
   Which did you enjoy most?
3. How do you spend your spare time?
4. What jobs have you held? How were they obtained, and why did you leave?
5. What courses have you liked best in law school? Least? Why?
6. What do you know about our firm?
7. Do you feel your legal education has been good?
8. What qualifications do you have that will make you successful in this field?
9. How interested are you in sports?
10. If you were starting law school all over, would you still attend?
11. What is your rank in school? Is your GPA a good indicator of your abilities?
12. Was your involvement in school activities worth the time you devoted to them? Why?
13. What characteristics do you think a person needs to be a successful attorney?
14. Why do you think you would like practicing law?
15. Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?
16. Who are your best friends? Why?
17. Can you take instructions without feeling upset?
18. How did previous employers treat you?
19. What have you learned from other jobs you have held?
20. Can we get recommendations from your previous employers?
21. What interests you about our firm? Why would you want to represent our clients?
22. Have you ever had to withdraw from a class?
23. Have you ever had any difficulty getting along with fellow students or faculty?
24. What is the source of your spending money?
25. Do you like routine work?
26. Define cooperation.
27. Are you willing to fight to get ahead?
28. What area of law interests you? Why?
29. What job with the firm would you choose if you were given the choice?
30. What types of people seem to rub you the wrong way?
31. What are your special abilities?
32. What do you think the disadvantages of practicing law are?
33. What have you done that shows initiative and a willingness to work?
34. How many hours a day do you think a person should work?
35. What are your goals?
36. Do you have any questions for us?
37. Why should we hire you over our other applicants?