Legal Aid Society Interview Questions
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Legal Aid Society
Deputy Director
Director Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home
Interview formats
Other Presentation
Applied late August/early September Heard from hiring manager Oct 16 to complete a writing assignment. It was pretty long for a first round and they hadn’t even interviewed me yet nor compensated me for it AND asked me to complete it over the weekend. A week after submitting and me following up, I got a quick message from the hiring manager saying they moved forward with other more competitive candidates.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Legal Aid Society
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
My interview at The Legal Aid Society was really good and interesting. The interviewers were nice, thoughtful, and seemed really into their work, which made the chat feel both welcoming and serious. They asked smart questions that showed they cared about my background and my drive for public interest law. I liked that I could talk about my past experiences and my future goals, and I actually wanted to work there even more after the interview. Everyone was friendly and respectful, and it just made me like the organization even more for helping people who need it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you championed someone through a difficult time.
Legal Aid Society
Investigator
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
Applied online and got scheduled for an interview about a month later. This was a surprise since past applications to LAS positions took longer (2-3 months) to hear back. The process has about 2-3 rounds. The first round is a panel interview and the second is with senior leadership. I heard back after the first round a month later and didn't get selected. Everyone was really nice. Just be yourself and don't be afraid to show your sense of humor.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What makes you want this job?
- What experience do you have with investigations?
- Can you describe a situation where you used social media to find a witness?
Legal Aid Society
Systems Administrator
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I was pretty excited to interview with Legal Aid because I'm a fan of the organization. Initially, there were two interviewers for my first interview. But less than 5 minutes in, the head of IT joined and explained that she had to pull one of the interviewers, the department head I would be working for, due to an emergency. I understand emergencies happen, but I was a bit surprised that the other interviewer, who was a lower rank, continued the interview. I did my best and managed to answer most questions. The interview itself didn't seem hard, but I ultimately wasn't selected for the second round. While there are likely other reasons I didn't make the cut, it feels a bit unfair since I couldn't impress the person I would actually be reporting to. I really wish they would have rescheduled. Even if I still failed to impress the other interviewer who was pulled, I would have at least appreciated the chance to try.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is the difference between routers and routing?
- Could you explain what DHCP is?
- Could you explain what DNS is?
Legal Aid Society Interview Questions
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“When do you think a child's own judgment should be prioritized over an adult's?”
Read reports →“What were the likely arguments from different parties concerning a law that was recently changed?”
Read reports →“Following the mock interview: What is the significance of the suspect being apprehended two days after the incident?”
Read reports →“What would be the first three actions you'd take to address the child welfare issue if resources were unlimited?”
Read reports →“Can you discuss a law that changed last year and hypothesize the arguments from various stakeholders?”
Read report →“What actions would you take upon witnessing a correction officer violating a client?”
Read report →“Describe your feelings about representing a client accused of a crime that society finds morally reprehensible.”
Read report →“Would you be able to defend a client that you were aware was guilty?”
Read report →“How would you advocate for clients accused of crimes, from robbery to animal cruelty?”
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