Freshfields Paralegal 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 Freshfields.
Freshfields
Paralegal
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a 3-stage interview process. First, I had an HR interview. Then, I interviewed with some lawyers, and finally, with a partner. The whole process is pretty structured. However, the technical questions from the lawyers and the partner can be tough. They really want to gauge your actual knowledge in corporate and commercial law matters.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Explain the workings of tag/drag-along provisions.
Freshfields
Legal Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied on the Freshfields website, and after about a week, I was invited for an interview. This first one was in person. If they like you, they'll bring you back for a second interview within 2 to 3 weeks.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- What technical questions do you have regarding the department I applied to?
- Tell me about your academic path.
- What's your motivation?
Freshfields
Paralegal
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied through my university's career website and got through three rounds of interviews, but wasn't called back for a fourth. The HR staff was unprofessional throughout all three rounds. They scheduled poorly and were unclear about their intentions. It took me 4 weeks to hear back after I followed the standard 2-week protocol of calling and emailing my HR contact.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your understanding of the paralegal role?
- What interests you about Freshfields?
Freshfields Paralegal Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Freshfields interview reports.
“Explain the workings of tag/drag-along provisions.”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of the paralegal role?”
Read reports →“What interests you about Freshfields?”
Read reports →“What made you choose our company?”
Read reports →“What's your motivation?”
Read report →“Tell me about your academic path.”
Read report →“What are your interests?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance of managing a difficult individual at work?”
Read report →“Following the case study discussion and essay writing, how do you see your career developing?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 Freshfields interview reports.