Katten Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Katten.
Katten
Summer Associate
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a pretty chill chat, not much about Katten specifically, just a quick 20-min screener. They mostly asked general stuff about why I'm into law, what I've done before, and my college background. Just remember to prep one question to ask them.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to study law?
Katten
Summer Associate
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process started with a 1:1 on-campus interview with a hiring committee partner, which was pretty basic, asking about my resume and experience. After that, I had a callback where I met with six different people in separate 1:1 meetings, each lasting about 30 minutes, so around 3 hours total. I met with both partners and associates. The interviews mainly focused on why I was interested in Katten, my skills, and my preferred practice groups. They also asked about my ideal work environment and whether I was serious about practicing in Chicago.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In 10 years, what career achievements are you hoping for?
Katten
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Met with the main partners in a group setting, then had a second interview with other attorneys in the office. I brought a writing sample, which they were pleased to see, though they didn't specifically ask for it.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What aspects of your current job do you find unsatisfactory?
- Could you share your current salary details?
Katten Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Katten interview reports.
“What makes you want to study law?”
Read reports →“What motivates your interest in working at Katten”
Read reports →“In 10 years, what career achievements are you hoping for?”
Read reports →“Could you share your current salary details?”
Read reports →“What aspects of your current job do you find unsatisfactory?”
Read report →“What skills from your past work or personal experiences would be useful in a junior associate role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Katten interview reports.