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New York County District Attorney Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 87 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.9 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
74.4% Positive experience

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9 roles · 87 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at New York County District Attorney.

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Paralegal

Legal · half a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

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.

Confirmed questions0 questions

No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.

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Intern

Legal · a year ago

Intern Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral

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.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • 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?
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Intern

Other · more than a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

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.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Why do you want to work in public service?
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Legal Recruiting Assistant

HR · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral

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.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • 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?

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What are 5 sections or topics you would include if you were creating a style guide?

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What would be your approach to investigating a cell phone theft caught on camera?

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What would be your approach to determine if a computer system in this room has been compromised?

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Why choose to intern with the prosecution rather than on the defense side?

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How does this role differ from working at a non-profit legal organization?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 87 New York County District Attorney interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 62.8%
Technical 21.9%
Other 5.8%
Presentation 3.6%
Case 3.6%

Interview difficulty

Easy 16.1%
Average 71.3%
Difficult 12.6%

Candidate experience

Positive 74.4%
Negative 7%
Neutral 18.6%

Reports by job function

Legal 45
Other 19
Analytics 7
Operations 7
Finance 6
HR 1