Latham & Watkins Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Latham & Watkins.
Latham & Watkins
Summer Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was very chill and went smoothly. The interviewer was friendly, and we ended up talking about random things beyond the scheduled time. I had a screener interview on Friday and received a callback on the following Monday. It's always beneficial to appear friendly, curious, and to show that you've done your research on the firm.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain your motivation for pursuing a career in law?
- What specifically about Latham interests you?
- Do you have any questions for me?
Latham & Watkins
Summer Associate
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Group Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
We start with an on-campus screener, about 20 minutes, with standard interview questions. If that goes well, you'll have a callback round. This involves five separate 20-minute one-on-one interviews with partners and associates. It’s like a feeler round to see if you're a good fit. After the interviews, there's a group lunch or dinner with other candidates and associates. We give you the list of interviewers the day before, but it might change. A unique part of our callback is that all the interviews happen in one room, and the interviewers rotate in and out.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Could you elaborate on your resume details?
- What are your hobbies and interests outside of your professional and academic life?
Latham & Watkins
Summer Associate
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
After an initial callback, I had interviews with multiple attorneys. Most of these conversations were very casual and conversational. A couple of them asked more behavioral questions, but it really seemed like they were just trying to get to know me and see if I'd be a good fit. You should definitely be ready to ask a lot of questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What led you to law school and specifically to Latham?
- Describe an experience where you collaborated within a team.
Latham & Watkins Associate Interview Questions
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Read report →“What makes you want to join Latham instead of a firm of a comparable size?”
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