Goodwin Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 28 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Goodwin.
Goodwin
Summer Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
Had a screener interview and then a callback interview the very next day. It was conversational with a few behavioral questions mixed in. I felt I connected well with the partners and associates, and we had good discussions. I got the callback offer about an hour after the initial screener, so things seemed to be progressing quickly.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What was your favorite class during your first year of law school?
Goodwin
Summer Associate
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a screener with the hiring partner first. After that, I got a callback. The callback interview had 4 rounds total. Each round was 30 minutes long. I talked to 2 partners and 2 associates during the interviews. Everything was done over Zoom.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about the most challenging academic obstacle you've faced.
Goodwin
Summer Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a screener with a senior/mid-level associate, and then two days later, I got a callback. For the callback, I met with two senior associates and two partners. It was a cool way to learn about the firm and the questions weren't too hard, though they did ask the usual value-based questions along with going over my resume.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you faced a difficult situation with no good choices, and how you dealt with it, plus what you took away from it?
Goodwin Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Goodwin interview reports.
“What aspect of law school do you dislike the most?”
Read reports →“What was your favorite class during your first year of law school?”
Read reports →“When did you have to say something to someone that you knew they didn't want to hear?”
Read reports →“What led you to attend law school?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on recent market developments?”
Read report →“What makes you want to pursue a career in litigation?”
Read report →“What are your reasons for pursuing a career in biglaw?”
Read report →“Can you tell me why you are interested in Goodwin?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join Goodwin?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 28 Goodwin interview reports.