Steptoe & Johnson 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 Steptoe & Johnson.
Steptoe & Johnson
Prelaw Fellow
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was pretty much what you'd expect from lawyers. They seem nice at first, but that can change. They didn't appreciate my ability to see different political viewpoints, play devil's advocate, and be open to learning. The lawyers who interviewed me all said I could reach out with questions, but then they totally ghosted me. Honestly, not getting the job was probably for the best.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What area of law interests you?
Steptoe & Johnson
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I went through 3 interviews for this role. The first two were with people in similar positions. It was a pretty relaxed but detailed chat that went on for a while. Then I was asked back to meet with the senior folks I'd be working with. That interview was also good, with solid questions and I got to ask some too. We talked more about my resume, my skills, and what drives me. The final interview was with the section head and the person who previously held the job. I learned more about the role and it was great to meet different people from the team I'd be joining.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you manage a scheduling conflict for important people and keep them on track during a busy day?
Steptoe & Johnson
Summer Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had a really bad time interviewing. During the first call, they kept asking about why my grades dropped in the second semester, and they were pretty rude about it. They also asked for my exact GPAs for each term and if I had any other job offers or callbacks. Then, at the callback interview, the associates seemed super uninterested and bored when they talked to me.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you introduce yourself?
- How would you describe your legal writing abilities and grades?
- Would you be comfortable committing to 80-90 hour work weeks when a trial is approaching?
Steptoe & Johnson
Legal Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The process wasn't too long. I met with several very nice people who communicated well. There were a few interviews before an offer was extended. I started not long after that. Everyone at the firm is really nice and helpful.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience?
- What are your salary requirements?
- What are you hoping to achieve in this role?
Steptoe & Johnson Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Steptoe & Johnson interview reports.
“Which class do you like the most?”
Read reports →“What made you decide to go to law school?”
Read reports →“What area of law interests you?”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in Steptoe?”
Read reports →“Would you be comfortable committing to 80-90 hour work weeks when a trial is approaching?”
Read report →“How would you describe your legal writing abilities and grades?”
Read report →“How would you manage a scheduling conflict for important people and keep them on track during a busy day?”
Read report →“How do you handle managing under a lot of stress when facing a time-sensitive deadline?”
Read report →“Are you amenable to working overtime?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Steptoe & Johnson interview reports.