Faegre Drinker Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 17 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Faegre Drinker.
Faegre Drinker
Summer Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process started with an HR screener call, which was pretty relaxed. Then, a Partner joined and asked typical interview questions like 'tell me about yourself,' 'walk me through your resume,' and inquired about my preferred practice area.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you discuss your thesis?
- Tell me about yourself.
- Walk me through your resume.
Faegre Drinker
Summer Associate
Intern Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had three interviews, each with two interviewers who were a mix of partners and associates. It was all on Zoom. Talked to the recruitment head for 15 minutes beforehand. The conversations were very question-based, not many behavioral questions. They asked a lot about my resume.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about this experience listed on your resume?
Faegre Drinker
Summer Associate
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
I had a really nice time interviewing with Faegre Drinker! They were all really nice, considerate, and enjoyable to talk to throughout the whole thing. Most people I spoke with started by asking some get-to-know-you questions about what I'm into, which made it feel more personal.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- They discussed their involvement in firm committees and other non-client work contributions and asked about my past experiences with mentorship and leadership.
- Can you elaborate on your involvement in committees and how you've contributed to organizations beyond just client work?
- What mentorship experiences have you had in the past?
Faegre Drinker Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Faegre Drinker interview reports.
“If you could change the constitution, what is one thing you would remove?”
Read reports →“How would you cope with defending someone responsible for severe wrongdoing?”
Read reports →“Are there any specific areas of law that you find particularly interesting?”
Read reports →“What do you want in a law firm?”
Read reports →“What sparked your interest in pursuing a career in law?”
Read report →“What qualities or aspects are you seeking in a law firm?”
Read report →“What makes working at a large law firm like this more appealing to you than a smaller one, where you might get more significant work sooner?”
Read report →“Where do you envision your career in 20 years?”
Read report →“What can you share about the volunteer organizations you're involved with?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 Faegre Drinker interview reports.