Ropes & Gray Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 38 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ropes & Gray.
Ropes & Gray
Summer Associate
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was quite drawn out. It went straight to a callback, but I had to wait a while to get the interview scheduled. After the interview, it's been a month with no further information. This seems to be the case for many people. I think for the 2025-26 hiring cycle, they're unsure how to approach it.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why this firm?
- Tell me about your resume.
Ropes & Gray
Summer Associate
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was a good experience with friendly people. The interviews felt mostly conversational. When talking with partners, the main focus was on why I was interested in the firm and specific practice areas. Associates, on the other hand, asked more standard behavioral questions.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe a situation where you encountered a challenge and how you dealt with it?
- What motivates your interest in this particular firm?
- Which practice area are you considering?
Ropes & Gray
Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process started with one screener interview. After that, there were four 30-minute interviews that made up the "CB" round. Two of these interviews were with partners, and the other two were with associates. I received a rejection email about 4 weeks after the "CB" round concluded. I suspect I might have been a second choice, but I'm not sure.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What attracts you to Ropes?
Ropes & Gray Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ropes & Gray interview reports.
“Do you think you would defend a guilty person?”
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Read reports →“What makes you want to go to law school?”
Read reports →“What made you decide to attend law school?”
Read report →“What motivated you to attend law school?”
Read report →“Is becoming a partner something you aspire to?”
Read report →“What about Ropes & Gray appeals to you?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in corporate law?”
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