Baker McKenzie Interview Questions
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Baker McKenzie
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process for an intern at Baker McKenzie typically starts with an HR screening. After that, candidates will interview with lawyers from the relevant practice area. During this interview, they'll discuss your motivation, academic background, basic legal reasoning skills, English proficiency, and how well you fit with the firm's international culture.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Tell me about your academic background.
- Which legal subjects are you most interested in?
- What are your short-term and long-term career goals?
Baker McKenzie
Clerkship
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Group Panel Take home
Interview formats
Group Case Presentation Other
If you're well prepared, it's not too hard. I went to the clerkship day, which first had a group exercise. It was an M&A case where we were allowed a short time to read and take notes, then discuss the questions in front of the interviewers (partners and senior associates). It wasn't very technical but touched on some law concepts and commercial news. Next was Q&A, where everyone could ask the panel questions. Finally, there was a written test; we needed to take the notes from the group exercise and answer questions on the laptop provided. We had to work under a limited time, and at the end, write an executive summary in Chinese.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Baker McKenzie
Senior Manager
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
The interview process had two parts. The first part was a competency-based assessment, and the second part involved senior directors. The second interview really dug into what I said in the first one. They asked questions about technical stuff, strategy, critical thinking, how I handle leadership and people, and also about operations.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are your main reasons for wanting this job and what do you know about our company?
- Can you tell me more about what motivated you to apply and what research you've done on our firm?
Baker McKenzie
Assistant Finance and Accounting
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved speaking with an HR person first, then the Controller and Accounting Manager, and finally receiving an offer letter. It was a straightforward process where they asked technical questions, inquired about my previous role, my aspirations for the new position, my current skill set, and areas I wish to develop in my career.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me a little about yourself?
Baker McKenzie Interview Questions
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