Sheppard Mullin Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sheppard Mullin.
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Recruiting and Integration Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied on LinkedIn and then had a 30 minute virtual interview with the hiring manager. The questions were straightforward and she was friendly. She encouraged me to ask more questions towards the end. After a week, they let me know that they were not moving forward with me. I reached out for feedback and didn’t receive any.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do you prefer to receive feedback, and can you share an instance where you received feedback?
- Tell me about a time you received feedback and how you prefer to receive it.
Sheppard Mullin
Conflicts Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
Was contacted by a recruiter to schedule a meeting with the hiring managers for the Conflicts role. I met with the hiring manager and felt the interview went very well, and we had a really good conversation. Unfortunately, I haven't heard anything back about the position since then, even after reaching out.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What aspect of conflicts work do you find most appealing?
Sheppard Mullin
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was very straightforward with no trick questions. The interviewers were kind and professional. Expect a Zoom interview first, and then it progresses from there. The process was quick, and you won't feel like you're being strung along. The recruitment team is also very proactive.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance of a recent failure and describe how you addressed it?
Sheppard Mullin
Summer Associate
Intern Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was about 30 minutes long. I got to ask some questions, and then they asked me some questions. The interview went okay, but they mentioned they only hire summer associates in practice areas where they have a need. So, if I expressed interest in an area they don't need help with, they wouldn't hire me because they "don't want to waste our time." This struck me as odd because most firms encourage summer associates to explore different areas before committing.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your thoughts on diversity?
Sheppard Mullin Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sheppard Mullin interview reports.
“Why did you decide to attend law school?”
Read reports →“How is your day going?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in law?”
Read reports →“What practice areas in law interest you?”
Read reports →“Can you describe what is expected of a summer associate?”
Read report →“Why did you choose _____ School?”
Read report →“Do you have any geographical preferences for location?”
Read report →“What is your interest in Sheppard Mullin?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on diversity?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 29 Sheppard Mullin interview reports.