Perkins Coie Lawyer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Perkins Coie.
Perkins Coie
Associate Attorney
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Interviews were held at my law school as part of on campus interviews (OCI). There was an initial 30 minute interview, and then selected students were invited back for a second, longer 1 hour interview. It was a pretty typical OCI process.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you tell me about a strength you possess?
- What would you say is your biggest weakness?
- Which specific area of law sparks your interest?
Perkins Coie
Associate Attorney
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a friendly and informative interview process. The partners were casual and asked good questions, nothing too hard. They wanted to learn about my experience and get to know me. Overall, it was a great interview that didn't get into pay, benefits, or billable hours.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your preferred method for receiving assignments?
Perkins Coie
Attorney
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I spoke with a few lawyers, sometimes several at once. It started with phone calls with attorneys from different offices. Then, I had in-person meetings with various attorneys at the office I was applying to. It was a pretty typical interview process for a big law firm.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you choose our firm over competitors?
- What are your reasons for being interested in this firm?
Perkins Coie Lawyer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Perkins Coie interview reports.
“Which specific area of law sparks your interest?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your self-perception?”
Read reports →“And could you elaborate on the reasons for your interest in that particular area of law?”
Read reports →“What is your preferred method for receiving assignments?”
Read reports →“What prompted your decision to switch firms?”
Read report →“What makes you choose our firm over competitors?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about a strength you possess?”
Read report →“What are your reasons for being interested in this firm?”
Read report →“Can you discuss a case from your writing sample?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Perkins Coie interview reports.