Freshfields Lawyer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Freshfields.
Freshfields
Lawyer
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
For senior positions, there are typically two interview rounds, one of which includes a technical exercise. The hiring process is usually managed by an internal recruitment team, though external recruiters might be engaged in exceptional circumstances. LinkedIn is often the initial platform for headhunting candidates.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a unique skill you possess that would be valuable in this position?
Freshfields
Abogado Asociado
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Tres entrevistas con Recursos Humanos, Socios y un Socio director. La primera fue personal, la segunda muy descriptiva y cercana, y la tercera más técnica con preguntas de conocimiento jurídico. Hay que ir más preparado a la tercera.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What are the latest legal news?
- What would you change about the judicial system?
- Does the resolution of contracts have ex tunc or ex nunc effects?
Freshfields
Trainee Lawyer
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I applied at a job fair and got a call back in about two weeks. Then, I had an in-person interview where we talked about my school experience and internships. They gave me good feedback right away and I got the offer three weeks later.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe your academic journey?
- What relevant experience did you gain during your internship?
Freshfields Lawyer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Freshfields interview reports.
“Does the resolution of contracts have ex tunc or ex nunc effects?”
Read reports →“What are the latest legal news?”
Read reports →“What would you change about the judicial system?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of sustainability?”
Read reports →“What drives you to consistently perform at your best?”
Read report →“Can you describe your academic journey?”
Read report →“Do you see yourself working for a short period and then moving on, or are you aiming for a more stable, long-term position?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career goals?”
Read report →“Tell me about your greatest achievement.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Freshfields interview reports.