Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith Lawyer 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 Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Attorney
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an in-person interview where I met with three different partners, each specializing in a different practice area. They asked typical interview questions, focusing mostly on my previous litigation experience. There was also quite a bit of casual conversation mixed in between the questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How comfortable are you taking on cases with little to no supervision?
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Associate Attorney
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I was contacted by someone after applying on LinkedIn, though I had forgotten about the application by then. The interviewer was very friendly and the conversation was quite relaxed. I spoke with a junior partner for about 30 minutes. After the interview, they requested my writing sample. They also mentioned a minimum of 2100 billable hours, which is on the higher side. While I enjoyed the interview, I wasn't overly impressed with the firm. They never followed up, and neither did I, so it seems it was a mutual lack of interest. If you're waiting to hear back, I'd suggest following up as their recruitment process doesn't seem very organized. Overall, it was a positive experience.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you discuss your professional background?
- Could you please provide your writing sample?
- What is your perspective on the firm's minimum billable hours requirement of 2100?
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Attorney
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was tough to get replies from the Partner handling the section I applied for. Some months went by without any response, then they'd show interest because my background was a good fit and I knew people hired there with similar experience, but my emails would again go unanswered. I actually got to an interview once, my references were checked and they seemed keen to proceed, but then there was silence. It was really frustrating to not know where I stood. I eventually stopped trying.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your experience with trials?
- Have you served as first chair in jury trials?
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith Lawyer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith interview reports.
“Do you know court/procedural rules in a state where you are licensed?”
Read reports →“What do you enjoy doing outside of your work as an attorney?”
Read reports →“Have you served as first chair in jury trials?”
Read reports →“What is your perspective on the firm's minimum billable hours requirement of 2100?”
Read reports →“Have you encountered any articles or discussions about millennials in the workplace, and what are your thoughts on that?”
Read report →“What's something you've accomplished that you're really proud of?”
Read report →“Could you tell me the names of your current clients?”
Read report →“Could you answer some basic questions about the litigation practice area?”
Read report →“Could you describe your experience on the law review?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 44 Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith interview reports.