Cravath Swaine Interview Questions
& Process

First, I had a quick chat with HR, and then a longer conversation with the Hiring Manager. It was a relaxed, friendly vibe, but they asked some really detailed questions about my time in law school, the classes I took, and how I dealt with certain situations in my past jobs.

So basically there was a call with HR first. And then I had another interview with someone from upper management. We talked about my skills and what I like to do, my hobbies. Then we dove into my technical skills and interests more. I also talked about what I'm hoping to do down the road and what I'm looking for in a job.

The initial screener was a brief 15-minute process, mostly focusing on questions about my current summer job. The main interview process spanned a full day, with each interviewer session lasting approximately 45 minutes, though some could run longer. A mandatory part of the process is selecting two practice groups you're interested in, even if you only have a strong preference for one. Then, you're unexpectedly interviewed by someone from your secondary choice group and expected to explain your desire to work there, despite your lack of interest. I think this part of the process needs improvement as it doesn't seem logical.

I sent in my resume and about a month later, I had an initial screening call. Then, two weeks after that, I had 4 virtual interviews, each 30 minutes long, all back-to-back. About a week after those, I got an offer. Everyone I met was really nice and kept talking about how important collaboration, dedication, and teamwork are. They also really emphasized the need for overtime commitment, which was one of the first things they brought up during the phone screening.