Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Paralegal Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Legal Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a callback interview with four attorneys from different practice areas, with each interview lasting for half an hour. It was a very casual conversation, and there weren't many difficult technical questions. However, a 2-hour interview in total is still quite exhausting.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me why you are interested in this firm?
- What motivated you to pursue a career in law?
- What is a piece of commercial news you've read recently?
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Corporate Paralegal
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I sent in my application online, and then a couple weeks later, the HR person reached out via email to schedule an interview. It was two 30-minute video calls happening right after each other on WebEx; one was with the manager and the other was with the HR person. They didn't end up getting back to me after that.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you a good fit for this position?
- What is your understanding of our firm?
- Can you describe a situation where you faced a significant challenge?
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Legal Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Group Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
Since I had a referral, I was able to skip the initial phone screen and cover letter. My first step was an application form where I detailed my references and past employment history. This took a while, and I probably spent too much time on my accomplishments. Then, I had two 20-minute interviews: one with the Senior HR Specialist and another with the head of the Legal Assistant Department. After that, my contact, another legal assistant, showed me around and answered my questions. They seemed friendly and encouraging, which made it easy to work with them.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What would you contribute to the team?
- Could you elaborate on your resume accomplishments?
- Do you speak Chinese?
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Paralegal Interview Questions
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“What is your course of action if you discover a mistake in a document submitted to an attorney on a Friday evening around 6 PM?”
Read reports →“What is a piece of commercial news you've read recently?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to be a Legal Assistant?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to pursue a career as a legal assistant?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you were frequently asked to work overtime with little to no notice at the end of your workday?”
Read report →“What motivated you to pursue a career in law?”
Read report →“What is your reason for wanting to join Skadden?”
Read report →“Would you be willing to work a lot of overtime?”
Read report →“In situations with multiple approaching deadlines, what is your approach to prioritization?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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