Perkins Coie Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 22 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Perkins Coie.
Perkins Coie
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
We mostly recruit new associates from on campus interviews for law students. You really have to be top of class to get in, as we pride ourselves on taking the best of the best. After the on campus interview, you'll have a day-long series of interviews at our office with different members of the recruiting committee, including partners and associates.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What practice areas are you interested in exploring?
Perkins Coie
Summer Associate
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a really strange initial screening with Perkins. It felt like I barely got to talk because the interviewer kept mentioning a different local law school so many times, I thought maybe they thought I went there. When I mentioned I didn't, it was clear they knew where I attended, but seemed to think the other school was better. I've never had a screener like that before, and I'm not surprised I didn't get further.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your thoughts on how your law school compares to X law school, and what's your interest in the firm?
Perkins Coie
Associate
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I had a lengthy virtual interview, lasting over 4 hours, due to current circumstances. It involved multiple panels, each with a partner and an associate. While the video format made things a bit awkward, the overall vibe was that I needed to prove my worth to them, rather than them needing to convince me of their firm's value, which seems reasonable given their reputation.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you tell me about your process for writing?
- What's an example of a mistake you've made in your writing?
- Which legal doctrines in this field are you most passionate about?
Perkins Coie Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Perkins Coie interview reports.
“Which class in law school do you like the most?”
Read reports →“What are your observations about this term sheet?”
Read reports →“What's an example of a mistake you've made in your writing?”
Read reports →“What area of law are you looking to practice?”
Read reports →“Aside from a career in law, what other profession might you pursue?”
Read report →“What draws you to Perkins?”
Read report →“What was the reason you received an A- in X class?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a case you recently read that you disagreed with?”
Read report →“Would you consider a career in a small city like this one?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 22 Perkins Coie interview reports.