Fried Frank Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Fried Frank.
Fried Frank
Legal Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a two-hour conversation with 4 people, associates and partners. The questions were pretty standard and felt like a chat. They didn't really ask much about my behavior. They left a good chunk of time for me to ask them stuff about what they do and about the firm.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What motivates your interest in Fried Frank?
- What is your motivation for pursuing a career in Law?
Fried Frank
Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a pretty standard BigLaw interview setup. Started with a screening interview with an associate, which was pretty chill and about my background, what I like, and if I fit the firm. Then I got invited back for a callback, where I met with five attorneys, a mix of associates and partners. Everyone had their own way of doing things, so we talked about my past work, writing, the firm's practice areas, and the firm's vibe.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What draws you to the X practice group?
Fried Frank
Graphic Designer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This has to have been the worst interview of my life. Not only did she show up to the interview three minutes late, she had an obvious attitude from the beginning. Instead of apologizing for her lateness, she went straight into asking me questions about my resume without even a greeting or providing a bit of background on the firm nor this position. She then proceeded to tell me that I needed to change the font on my resume due to it being "hard to read" ( it was 9.5 pt Raleway and I've never been told that was an issue on my resume before.) Besides that, it was a normal interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your top 3 go-to design programs?
Fried Frank
Paralegal
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
So there were four rounds in total. I spoke with paralegals, associates, and partners. The first couple of rounds were pretty chill, but they got harder as I went on. The team environment felt cold, and some comments were a bit off. The last interview was unexpectedly tough, almost like they were trying to trick me with unrealistic questions for a paralegal role. Overall, it was a negative experience, and I ended up taking a job somewhere else.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your teamwork abilities?
Fried Frank Interview Questions
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“Could you explain what private equity is?”
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Read report →“What was your reasoning for selecting a state clerkship instead of a federal one?”
Read report →“What is your perspective on current financial trends?”
Read report →“What areas of law interest you?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about the classes you took in law school?”
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