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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 53 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
62.3% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Squire Patton Boggs.

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IT Analyst

Operations · half a year ago

Senior Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So I went through the interview process for an IT Support Analyst position, it took about 3 weeks and had a few interview rounds. The team was professional, but honestly the whole thing was pretty frustrating because of scheduling and how they communicated. My last interview got canceled last minute because of internal scheduling issues, and they said they'd call me later that week. I waited, heard nothing, and had to chase them myself. That's when they told me they'd already picked someone else. I get that decisions can change, but better communication and faster updates would've really helped. Candidates put a lot of time and effort into these multi-round interviews, and a more organized and open process would make it way better.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about your general qualifications for this position.
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Legal Assistant

Legal · nearly a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

I had a virtual interview with senior leadership and one team member. It was competency-based, and they seemed to stick to a list of questions instead of having a real conversation. I felt it went poorly because the interviewer didn't seem interested in building rapport and was just focused on getting through their questions, but I did get an offer in the end.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you share an experience where you dealt with difficult individuals?
  • Have you used specific software programs previously?
  • What's your approach to prioritizing tasks?
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Associate

Other · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

My recent job interview was truly outstanding. The company's team went above and beyond to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The questions they asked were not only relevant but also thought-provoking, allowing me to showcase my skills and experience effectively. Their genuine interest in getting to know me made me feel valued as a potential team member. This interview left me with a strong sense of enthusiasm for the role and the organization as a whole. It's clear that this company cares about its employees, and I'm excited about the prospect of joining such a positive and dynamic work environment.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your experience and what your job expectations are?
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Vacation Scheme

Legal

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical

After an open day at SPB, I got a phone call inviting me to interview for their vacation scheme. First up was an online interview with basic questions like why I wanted a law career. Then, I had an in-person interview that had two parts. I was first given a news article to present on, and the interviewers kept interrupting with questions to put me on the spot. After that, I had a more casual chat with a partner and an associate. Even though it was relaxed, they asked about things I'd said and probed my CV.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Since your CV mentions you're in an origami society, could you make something with this paper?
  • I see your CV says you're a member of an origami society, please make something using this piece of paper.

Squire Patton Boggs Interview Questions

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In your opinion, which firms in the City are competitors to Squire Patton Boggs and why?

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What are your thoughts on the effectiveness of the new European regulation X.

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What are your thoughts on French, European, and international banking and financial regulations?

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Tell me about a recent news story that has captured your attention.

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Hypothetically, if you were to advise on a merger, which firms and in which region would you suggest merging?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 53 Squire Patton Boggs interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 52%
Technical 22.5%
Presentation 11.8%
Other 6.9%
Case 3.9%

Interview difficulty

Easy 22.6%
Average 66%
Difficult 11.3%

Candidate experience

Negative 15.1%
Positive 62.3%
Neutral 22.6%

Reports by job function

Legal 28
Other 13
Operations 5
Consulting 2
Marketing 2
Engineering 1