Debevoise & Plimpton Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Debevoise & Plimpton.
Debevoise & Plimpton
Summer Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a structured, conversational, and pretty comfortable interview process. First, I talked with two lawyers who asked a mix of behavioral and experience-based questions, then we had a more open chat about what I'm interested in and my goals. Both interviewers made me feel welcome, and it felt like a real conversation, not a stiff evaluation.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you elaborate on your resume details?
- What led you to pursue X?
Debevoise & Plimpton
Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
The interview process involved four interviews. Initially, there were three interviews with partners, followed by an interview with two associates. The entire interview process lasted approximately 2.5 hours. The interviewers appeared to have minimal prepared questions, suggesting they expected candidates to come with a significant number of their own questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you a suitable candidate for Debevoise?
Debevoise & Plimpton
Summer Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a really conversational interview. They didn't ask a ton of behavioral questions, and they kept talking about how great their company culture is. You should be ready to talk about everything on your resume, especially your senior year thesis, because they ask detailed questions about it.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me more about a specific experience from your resume?
- Could you delve deeper into your senior year thesis?
- Walk me through each item on your resume.
Debevoise & Plimpton Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Debevoise & Plimpton interview reports.
“What makes you interested in Debevoise?”
Read reports →“Do you have any questions regarding Debevoise?”
Read reports →“Why are you studying law and why did you choose our firm?”
Read reports →“Could you delve deeper into your senior year thesis?”
Read reports →“What makes you a suitable candidate for Debevoise?”
Read report →“Are you interested in any specific practice areas?”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What are your 5-year career aspirations?”
Read report →“What practice areas are you interested in?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Debevoise & Plimpton interview reports.