Dechert Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 73 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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16 roles · 73 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Dechert.
Dechert
Associate
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a short, online interview with just one or two questions. They mostly asked about why I wanted to join this specific firm and my experiences in law school. It felt a bit awkward since it was my first OCI interview, but overall it wasn't too bad.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes Dechert your preferred choice compared to other law firms?
- Could you share some details about your law school experience?
Dechert
Solicitor
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
The interviewers were very friendly and made the whole experience really chill. It was in three parts: first, reviewing some documents, then a document drafting task, and finally comparing two documents. They also gave me lunch, showed me around the office, and I got to ask a bunch of questions.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is your motivation for joining our firm?
- In what ways can you make a contribution to our firm?
- What differentiates you from other candidates?
Dechert
Proposal Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had an initial chat with HR, and then spoke with the marketing director. The interview process was good. They ended up hiring someone with a bit more experience than me, but they said they'd keep me in mind for future openings.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience and your motivations for seeking a new opportunity?
- Could you describe the project you're most proud of having worked on?
Dechert
Paralegal
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a multi-stage process that took about 3 weeks from start to finish, including a background check. The people were all really great. First, there was an HR phone interview, then interviews with the department heads, and finally a peer interview. Once the background check came back clear, they let me know it was time to give my notice.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's prompting your job search away from your current role?
Dechert Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Dechert interview reports.
“Can you compare Decherts to one of its competitors?”
Read reports →“Can you discuss the various types of collateralized loan obligations and what they signify?”
Read reports →“In what ways do commercial solicitors provide value to their clients?”
Read reports →“What actions would you take if a vendor claims they haven't been paid?”
Read reports →“What are you most anticipating for next year?”
Read report →“Why did you choose to study law and attend law school?”
Read report →“Which specific area of law are you interested in practicing?”
Read report →“How does this firm compare to another firm in the market?”
Read report →“Which Accounts Payable systems or software are you familiar with?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 73 Dechert interview reports.