Dechert Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate 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
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied through on-campus interviewing and had a 20-minute initial screener interview (virtual). A few days later, I had a callback interview, which was also virtual, with four separate interviewers. I heard back a few days later about my candidacy.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why are you interested in the Philadelphia office specifically, and what ties do you have to the area?
Dechert
Summer Associate
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I went through the On-Campus Interview Program at my university for this role. It was a standard one-on-one interview with a partner. We talked about his experience at the firm and why I'm interested in law. It was a really conversational chat.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What led you to decide to attend law school?
Dechert Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Dechert interview reports.
“What are you most anticipating for next year?”
Read reports →“Which specific area of law are you interested in practicing?”
Read reports →“What led you to decide to attend law school?”
Read reports →“What makes Dechert your preferred choice compared to other law firms?”
Read reports →“What is your favorite aspect of Dechert?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in Dechert?”
Read report →“What made you choose X school?”
Read report →“Could you share some details about your law school experience?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in the Philadelphia office specifically, and what ties do you have to the area?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 Dechert interview reports.