NYLAG Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 30 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Which role are you interviewing for?
5 roles · 30 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NYLAG.
NYLAG
Volunteer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process consisted of a single round. It was conducted online via Zoom and involved an interview with the Director and Supervising Attorney of the specific unit you applied to. You will only be interviewed by the unit you expressed interest in.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In your opinion, what are the most significant challenges currently facing New York City?
NYLAG
Staff Attorney
Staff Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
They have a standard process where questions are given out five minutes before the interview. They don't do much back and forth because they want to make sure everyone goes through the exact same thing. The questions are about your experience and examples.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates you to want to work at this company?
NYLAG
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process is short and sweet, mostly asking about your previous internship work and why you're keen on interning with NYLAG. They're just trying to see if you're a good fit and genuinely interested.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you tell me about your responsibilities in your last internship?
- What makes you want to join NYLAG?
- What was your motivation for selecting this particular unit at NYLAG?
NYLAG
Paralegal
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
This interview process was not enjoyable. I felt like I was grilled with questions, unlike previous interviews. They asked a lot of similar questions without follow-ups or engaging with my responses. It was unusual to have about 6 interviewers, though only one spoke. Given my past experience with legal nonprofits and the potential for burnout, I inquired about their strategies for preventing it among employees, but they had no answer, which raised a red flag. The entire interview was about 30 minutes long and consisted of a single round. I feel like more rounds are necessary to make a sound staffing decision. Additionally, they never followed up after the interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is your motivation for applying to NYLAG?
- Could you explain your interest in this particular department?
- Can you describe your methods for staying organized?
NYLAG Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NYLAG interview reports.
“What is the biggest issue facing the transgender community in NYC today?”
Read reports →“Why NYLAG?”
Read reports →“In your opinion, what are the most significant challenges currently facing New York City?”
Read reports →“Why law?”
Read reports →“What makes you passionate about public interest law?”
Read report →“What's your level of language ability in a formal conversation?”
Read report →“What makes you want to pursue law?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in this particular field of law?”
Read report →“What groups interest you and why?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 30 NYLAG interview reports.