Freshfields Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 23 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Freshfields.
Freshfields
Summer Associate
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process started with a screener chat with a counsel, and I got a callback the very same day. After that, I had a callback interview with four attorneys: two associates and two partners. They gave me an offer on the same day, first by phone from a partner, and then I got the written offer via email from recruiting.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you introduce yourself and explain your motivation for pursuing a role at Freshfields?
- What is your interest in Freshfields?
Freshfields
Summer Associate
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an initial screener interview from OCI, then a callback interview via Zoom. It was four sessions in total, each with a partner or associate for about 20-30 mins. The last session was with a junior associate, and it was all behavioral questions and why firm.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Why this firm?
- Why did you choose to study law?
- What is your approach to managing your workload?
Freshfields
Associate
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
I had meetings with all the partners on the team. One meeting involved several partners at once, and another was with a single partner. They asked about my past work, with a particular focus on a case I worked on.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you walk me through a legal challenge you faced and your approach to resolving it?
Freshfields Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Freshfields interview reports.
“Could you explain what constitutes an abuse of margin squeeze and describe the legal test as established by case law?”
Read reports →“Are you planning on living in New York after you graduate?”
Read reports →“Which class did you enjoy the most during your first year of law school and what made it your favorite?”
Read reports →“What law school classes have you taken?”
Read reports →“What evidence would you present to regulators to demonstrate that the market is broader...”
Read report →“Why did you choose to study law?”
Read report →“What is your most proud moment in life?”
Read report →“What issues do you think Freshfields might be facing right now?”
Read report →“What draws you to Freshfields as a firm, particularly in contrast to other major law firms?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 23 Freshfields interview reports.