Sullivan & Cromwell Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sullivan & Cromwell.
Sullivan & Cromwell
Partner
Executive Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was the normal process for a top law firm. I met with partners in the Tax Group, as that was my intended practice area. After that, I met with the hiring partner. The hiring partner's assistant then informed me that I would be extended an offer for a summer associate role in the Summer of 1972.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your motivation for wanting to work in New York?
Sullivan & Cromwell
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview process was really smooth, and everyone I met was super welcoming. They took the time to answer a lot of my questions about the company. It was great to meet a diverse group of people interviewing, which really helped me understand the firm better. I also learned more about the company's history and how it operates.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you a suitable candidate for this role?
Sullivan & Cromwell
Communications Coordinator
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The recruiter contacted me for an interview but had to reschedule it due to some issues at the office. When we finally spoke, the recruiter was quite rude and didn't seem very interested. They mentioned a writing and editing test would be sent later that week, but then I was completely ghosted.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you want to work here?
- Walk me through your resume.
Sullivan & Cromwell
Legal Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied through my campus career portal and the whole thing took a bit less than two months. First, I had a 15-30 minute phone call that really felt like a screening to make sure I was a good fit. The recruiter asked why I wanted to work there and confirmed I was okay with working overtime and weekends. They invited me to come to the NYC office for a second round interview at the end of the call. This second round was with different people at different levels, which was a much better experience than the phone call. They all asked me questions, some more conversational than others. I sent follow up emails to all four interviewers but only got one response. About two weeks later, I got a standard rejection email.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Why did you apply to Sullivan & Cromwell?
- Describe a time you gave feedback to someone and their reaction.
- What was your reasoning for selecting your university?
Sullivan & Cromwell Interview Questions
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“How many years do you intend to work before you go to law school?”
Read reports →“Why do you want to be a legal assistant?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to be a legal assistant?”
Read reports →“In your understanding, what are the responsibilities of a paralegal?”
Read reports →“What was your reasoning for selecting your current college?”
Read report →“Could you tell me what your LSAT score was?”
Read report →“What area of law sparks your interest the most?”
Read report →“Could you tell me why you're interested in Sullivan?”
Read report →“What specific areas of law are you interested in?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 89 Sullivan & Cromwell interview reports.