Dechert Legal Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Dechert.
Dechert
Legal Secretary
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a long interview process! My potential manager kept missing calls and rescheduling last minute. I had to leave my current office and drive to a different spot in the parking lot just to take these calls.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience duration in this field?
Dechert
Legal Secretary
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
There were various questions about my experience, nothing too out of the ordinary for an interview. They didn't ask any behavioral questions, just a quick overview of my background. Make sure to mention why you want to work for the company.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you tell me about yourself and your work history?
- What makes you interested in this company?
Dechert
Training Contract Interview
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Case Behavioral Presentation
After submitting an online application and completing a situational judgement test, I was invited for a 2-hour interview with a partner and an associate. The interview was split into three parts: first, we tackled a commercial case study; second, they asked me questions about the firm; and finally, they asked me questions about myself.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you choose Dechert and how is it not like other firms?
- What other firms have you applied to?
- Questions about a commercial case study
Dechert Legal Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Dechert interview reports.
“long”
Read reports →“friendly”
Read reports →“detailed”
Read reports →“not personal”
Read reports →“technical”
Read report →“What makes you choose Dechert and how is it not like other firms?”
Read report →“Questions about a commercial case study”
Read report →“What other firms have you applied to?”
Read report →“What makes you interested in this company?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Dechert interview reports.