NYLAG Paralegal Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NYLAG.
NYLAG
Paralegal
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process had an individual interview with two staff members on the project. They went through a bunch of standard interview questions and social justice questions related to the project. The staff members were cold from the start.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is the biggest issue facing the transgender community in NYC today?
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
Legal Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I was a first-year law student interviewing for a summer legal internship. The interview was great! The attorneys seemed really interested in hearing about my background and were very friendly. I got an offer about 2 weeks after.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share your experience working with clients who have gone through trauma?
NYLAG Paralegal Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NYLAG interview reports.
“What is the biggest issue facing the transgender community in NYC today?”
Read reports →“What makes you passionate about public interest law?”
Read reports →“Can you describe the most challenging aspect of being unable to help a client, perhaps by not taking their case? Additionally, how would you guide a client whose case falls outside of NYLAG's scope?”
Read reports →“Can you share your experience assisting clients who have been victims of trafficking?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for applying to NYLAG?”
Read report →“Can you share your experience working with clients who have gone through trauma?”
Read report →“Can you explain your interest in NYLAG and this specific department?”
Read report →“What areas do you see as opportunities for growth?”
Read report →“Can you describe your methods for staying organized?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 NYLAG interview reports.