California Department of Justice Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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California Department of Justice
Program Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a panel interview with 3 members, and we went through about 5 or 7 questions total. Each panel member took turns asking the questions. They didn't make much eye contact because they were writing down my answers. I did get a chance to go back and add to my previous answers.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Considering the duty statement, what makes you the best fit for this role?
California Department of Justice
Legal Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I got this position through a school contact. The interview was a panel with a Sr. District Attorney, the Sr. Legal Analyst, and another Legal Analyst. They first asked me to talk about myself, then asked about my schooling and classes. They let me know pretty quickly if I got the job. My tip for interviewing is to really highlight your writing skills, and bring a writing sample. Even though this is an unpaid gig, you can get a ton of experience. A lot of legal interns stay for at least 6 months. There's a lot to learn and the people working there are super nice.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How is your education relevant to our section?
California Department of Justice
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I had two interviews over Teams. The first one went really well. I got to see the questions beforehand and had to prep a quick presentation. The second interview was kinda strange. The panel seemed checked out and were sending jokes back and forth on messenger, which they also sent to me. I didn't get an offer, but honestly, I think I dodged a bullet.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about how you would deal with challenging colleagues.
- Describe how you would manage specific scenarios.
California Department of Justice
CA I
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
You will interview with a panel of members. There will be about 6-8 questions asked. They will take turns asking you each question. They will explain what their unit is about. Take time to answer. Prep and study for the interview. It's okay to ask for clarification if you don't understand the question.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do you handle multitasking?
- What's your motivation for applying to this role?
California Department of Justice Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from California Department of Justice interview reports.
“What epitaph would you want?”
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Read reports →“What is your favorite part about being a lawyer?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your experience with E Filing?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about the SDLC?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in appellate work?”
Read report →“What is your availability to start, and for how long can you stay?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 30 California Department of Justice interview reports.