Bending Spoons Lawyer Interview Questions
& Process

I had to take two extremely long written tests (about 4 hours in total), with multiple-choice logic and math questions, even though mine was a senior legal role. The written test space for the role's specific skills, in my opinion, was not sufficient to evaluate those skills. After the tests, I was called for an oral interview, purely psychometric, without any technical questions, and a few days later I was informed by email that the written test results were not sufficient and therefore I was not chosen. I did not find this selection process fair and transparent.

I went through a multi-stage interview process with Bending Spoons over a few weeks. It started with online tests covering personal goals and motivation, logic/problem-solving, and work-style scenarios. These work-style questions weren't super technical legal exams but focused more on how I'd prioritize, work with others, and find solutions for legal problems even without all the facts. Then, I had an HR interview where they were nice and gave me thinking time. We talked about my thought process and problem-solving approach. Lastly, I met with one or two team members. This felt mostly like a mutual fit check, with a few questions to gauge my technical level, but the main focus remained on my thinking and collaboration style. Everyone was respectful and welcoming. The offer stage has competitive pay and benefits. The process seems to be testing personality and skills (both hard and soft). It’s important to show you're proactive, eager to learn, and can solve problems smartly and systematically, even without immediate answers.

A recruiter contacted me after I submitted my CV and cover letter. They sent a link to a series of tests: in my case, 6 tests with 7 hours (total) to complete them. They aim to verify your problem-solving skills, and only one of the 6 problems was related to the position I applied for. Unfortunately, I didn't pass this stage. They were extremely quick in giving me feedback (not an automated response but a brief explanation of why I wouldn't continue the selection process). The test level, in my opinion, is very high, especially considering the 'junior' classification of the position, and you need to be prepared to invest considerable time to complete it. Excellent preparation for timed problem-solving exercises is necessary. But this, I imagine, is a demonstration of the high level required. Overall a positive experience despite the outcome.