Davis Polk Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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11 roles · 82 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Davis Polk.
Davis Polk
Summer Associate
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was straightforward and easy. It involved one initial screener followed by a callback. The questions asked were generally easy. The interviewers were very organized, friendly, and professional. The callback interview felt much like the screener, but it could be a chance to really stand out if you're on the borderline. Ultimately, grades are the most important factor. My first-semester GPA was excellent, but my second-semester grades dropped, which was a deciding factor. My GPA went from a 3.8 to a 3.5, and I didn't attend a T14 school.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What practice areas spark your interest the most?
Davis Polk
Front Desk Receptionist
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was an easy and smooth process. The interviewer was focused on making the best decision for the company. The whole atmosphere was great. The interview progression was a wholesome experience and keyed into getting more insights for my next phase of life.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your long-term career aspirations over the next five years?
Davis Polk
Practice Resource Specialist
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I went through a few interviews with some higher-up legal folks and HR people. They were all really professional, and I picked up a lot about the company. Didn't end up getting an offer, probably because I didn't prep enough.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you deal with stress
Davis Polk
Legal Assistant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interviewer was really unorganized and kept forgetting the role I was interviewing for. They also interrupted me a lot when I was trying to answer. They never got back to me after I asked my own questions. I'm not interested in this role anymore, especially since they mentioned needing 250 hours of overtime per month on top of regular hours and wouldn't discuss compensation. It was a really messy process overall.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your past work experiences?
- Are you able to work late nights?
- Do you have the ability to handle stressful situations?
Davis Polk Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Davis Polk interview reports.
“Can you explain what 424bs is?”
Read reports →“What's the key element when drafting documents like memos, client alerts, or submissions?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the Texas two step process?”
Read reports →“Which class in law school did you enjoy the most?”
Read reports →“Which class did you like the most during your first year?”
Read report →“What about a practical case in banking law?”
Read report →“Imagine you're at a bar with friends, and a partner joins. How would your friends describe you to them?”
Read report →“Could you pick any legal issue globally and explain it to me?”
Read report →“Do you see yourself attending law school in the future?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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