Cravath Swaine Paralegal Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 36 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cravath Swaine.
Cravath Swaine
Litigation Paralegal
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
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.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Regarding your college education, what was your reasoning behind attending that particular institution?
- Hypothetically, if you were to decide against continuing in the legal field, what factors would persuade you to remain employed with our firm?
- In terms of work style, do you find yourself leaning more towards collaborative efforts or independent work?
Cravath Swaine
Corporate Paralegal
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had two initial 30-minute interviews with two paralegal managers. They were both very nice and encouraged me to ask a lot of questions about the firm and the role. The questions were around the CV, my motivations and competency questions. I was contacted the next day for a second round of interviews with a Partner and an attorney. The Partner was very rude and hostile the whole time, and it felt like he didn’t want to waste his time interviewing me. In the end, I was informed I didn’t get the job 3 days after my interview. They used the usual ‘you don’t have enough experience’ excuse. Yet, they wasted my time with 4 interviews.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Can you share an instance where you made a mistake?
- Describe a situation where you had to maintain organization.
Cravath Swaine
Litigation Assistant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I got a call inviting me to interview in New York, but they didn't cover my travel costs. When I got there, I was supposed to meet with the head of legal support services after meeting with HR. He was too busy, so they asked me to come back next week, which meant another expensive trip from Boston to New York. I told HR this was really inconvenient and I could do a phone interview or something easier, and she agreed. Then I got a rejection email the following week. Totally unprofessional and thoughtless.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your understanding of biglaw?
Cravath Swaine Paralegal Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cravath Swaine interview reports.
“Which children's book do you like the most?”
Read reports →“If money were no object and you had no interest in law, what would you pursue?”
Read reports →“Can you describe the responsibilities of a corporate paralegal?”
Read reports →“What was your reason for attending your chosen college?”
Read reports →“Regarding your college education, what was your reasoning behind attending that particular institution?”
Read report →“How do you stay motivated when doing tedious tasks?”
Read report →“Can you work long hours and stay focused?”
Read report →“What's your motivation for pursuing a career in law?”
Read report →“Can you stay focused on repetitive or monotonous tasks?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 36 Cravath Swaine interview reports.