Legal Aid Chicago Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Legal Aid Chicago.
Legal Aid Chicago
Attorney
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
After I applied online, I had a phone screen. They asked if I was barred and something else, and also to help them decide between two roles.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Are you barred?
- Which do you prefer: Immigration Law or Workers' Rights?
Legal Aid Chicago
Litigation Paralegal
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I only had one interview with two people, and they asked questions about my experience related to the position. They also asked about working with vulnerable populations. Because of the crediting process, which is part of the CBA, it took a couple of weeks to get a final offer, and I started about a month after my interview.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What experience do you have working with underprivileged populations?
- How would you handle an intake call with a client who is discussing unrelated topics and how would you get them back on track?
- Do you prefer working independently or as part of a team?
Legal Aid Chicago
Staff Attorney
Staff Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
I applied for a few jobs at LAF and went through some interviews. There isn't one specific way they interview people. Some interviews were on Skype with three people, one was in person with two people, and another was in person with two separate groups of two interviewers. Two of the interviews had set questions, while one was more of a chat. All interviews focused on how I would handle complex client issues.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How will you handle the stress of a large caseload in a high-stress area of law?
- How will you manage a large caseload in an area of law that causes clients stress?
Legal Aid Chicago
Ombudsman Paralegal
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview process was very informal. They seemed more concerned with whether I would be comfortable working in their group. The interview was conducted by the supervisor and an ombudsman paralegal. Both asked simple questions, but no traditional interview questions were asked, such as "Describe your strengths and weaknesses".
Confirmed questions1 question
- What experience do you have as an advocate?
Legal Aid Chicago Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Legal Aid Chicago interview reports.
“Which do you prefer: Immigration Law or Workers' Rights?”
Read reports →“Are you barred?”
Read reports →“What was the most challenging class you took this semester?”
Read reports →“How do you manage work-life balance and your mental well-being when dealing with individuals who have experienced trauma?”
Read reports →“How will you manage a large caseload in an area of law that causes clients stress?”
Read report →“How would you handle an intake call with a client who is discussing unrelated topics and how would you get them back on track?”
Read report →“Tell me about your favorite class this semester.”
Read report →“How will you handle the stress of a large caseload in a high-stress area of law?”
Read report →“What experience do you have as an advocate?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Legal Aid Chicago interview reports.