Cleary Gottlieb General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cleary Gottlieb.
Cleary Gottlieb
Summer Vacation Scheme
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Background check Group
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Group
The interview process involved a technical case study where candidates were placed in a commercial scenario representing a client on a matter. They were tasked with highlighting the contractual terms relevant to the client and developing ideas on how to change them to better suit the client's desires. This was followed by a CV & Competency Interview with two associates, which covered normal interview questions. Finally, there was a negotiation exercise where candidates were given time to read a document and assigned to a group to represent a party to a transaction in negotiations with another party represented by other candidates.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss a recent commercial news story and its potential impact on clients?
Cleary Gottlieb
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I put in my application online. Then, HR gave me a call to set up a phone interview. After that, I had a roughly 30-minute phone call with managers from my department. Then, I was invited in for a second round, which lasted about an hour in total. I met with department managers one by one. The first manager seemed nice, but the second one was a bit cold and I couldn't figure him out. In the end, I got an offer.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you walk me through your resume?
- Tell me about yourself.
- What's a quote you really like and what's the reason behind it?
Cleary Gottlieb
Summer Vacation Scheme
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had a video interview with an associate who was a little late. Skype didn't work too well, but given it was during lockdown, I guess that's understandable.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your past work experiences?
- What do you know about basic legal matters?
Cleary Gottlieb General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cleary Gottlieb interview reports.
“What's a quote you really like and what's the reason behind it?”
Read reports →“Which subject in law is your favorite?”
Read reports →“What is your reasoning for choosing commercial law instead of criminal law?”
Read reports →“Do you have any interest in pursuing graduate school?”
Read reports →“What do you know about basic legal matters?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of commercial awareness and why are you interested in commercial law?”
Read report →“Can you discuss a recent commercial news story and its potential impact on clients?”
Read report →“What are your motivations for pursuing a career in law?”
Read report →“Where do you envision yourself in five years?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 Cleary Gottlieb interview reports.