
New York County District Attorney Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at New York County District Attorney.
Paralegal
I went through three rounds for this role. The first interview was with HR, the second with an attorney and analyst, and the last one was with the Bureau Chief. The first two interviews were virtual, but I had the option to come in person or do it on Zoom. All three interviews happened within a two-week period. They let me know quickly if I was moving on to the next round. Everyone I spoke with was really nice and easy to talk to.
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Intern
It looks like they have a set list of questions they ask everyone, and they just read them off. So if you prepare beforehand, you should be good.
- Can you tell me why you want to work here?
- What's your interest in the public sector?
- Which classes are you taking right now?
Intern
I first sent in my resume and cover letter. When they called me for an interview, I also had to submit a transcript, personal statement, and two recommendation letters. Normally, I'd think that's a lot, but I understand it for this position. I interviewed with an Assistant District Attorney in the Police Accountability Bureau and it was a really good experience. The interviewer was pretty casual and seemed really interested in me. So, definitely be ready for the usual interview questions and prepare for follow-ups that will make you think.
- Why do you want to work in public service?
Legal Recruiting Assistant
The interview process began with a screening interview. It was a very conversational experience, and the interviewer was quite kind. They mostly asked about my resume and previous experience, so it's important to be able to explain your background thoroughly and be ready for some unexpected questions. Despite their apparent need to hire someone quickly, the process moved very slowly. They took six weeks to provide updates, which ultimately led nowhere as I never heard back from them. It was disappointing because the interviewer seemed to be leading me on without any real intention of moving forward.
- Could you explain your interest in this specific role and what motivated you to apply to the DA's office?
New York County District Attorney Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from New York County District Attorney interview reports.
“As a DA, if you believed someone was innocent, would you still prosecute them?”
Read reports →“What is the role of a prosecutor, in your opinion?”
Read reports →“What are 5 sections or topics you would include if you were creating a style guide?”
Read reports →“What would be your approach to investigating a cell phone theft caught on camera?”
Read reports →“What would be your approach to determine if a computer system in this room has been compromised?”
Read report →“Why choose to intern with the prosecution rather than on the defense side?”
Read report →“How does this role differ from working at a non-profit legal organization?”
Read report →“What makes you want to work as a paralegal?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in the Manhattan DA's office?”
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Across all 87 New York County District Attorney interview reports.