Winston & Strawn 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 Winston & Strawn.
Winston & Strawn
Associate Attorney
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I went through an OCI screener interview as part of my law school program. After that, I got a callback. Both interviews were on Zoom because of COVID, though callbacks are usually in person. I accepted the offer and then canceled my other interviews.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How have you demonstrated grit and overcome challenges?
- What are your weaknesses?
- Tell me about your successes.
Winston & Strawn
Summer Associate
Intern Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a 20 minute screener via Zoom, two attorneys at the same time, standard questions (why W&S, why this practice group, hobbies, how you like law school, etc). Through on campus interview process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What classes are you taking?
Winston & Strawn
Cash Applications Coordinator
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a first round phone call with the recruiter on Friday. Then on Monday, I received an email from one of the recruiters saying the team wanted to meet and asked for my availability for an interview this week. I sent over a few options for times. But then on Tuesday, another recruiter emailed back saying they weren't going to schedule another interview because they decided to move forward with someone else and had already filled the position much faster than they expected.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you go about prioritizing when you have multiple projects going on at once?
Winston & Strawn
Legal Secretary
Entry Difficult Negative experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Their hiring process can be a bit much. They strictly required a typing speed of 65 wpm on their test; if you scored 64 wpm, you were out. They also make it tough if you're switching jobs. They don't really consider scheduling, length, or how often interviews happen. Even if you ask for an interview at certain times because you're currently employed, they'll just set it for whenever they want. They have several interviews too. First, you do the testing, then you meet with the HR consultant, then the HR Manager, and if you get through all that, you have to go in to meet the lawyer you'll be working with.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Were there any unusual questions asked during the interview process?
Winston & Strawn Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Winston & Strawn interview reports.
“Of all your first-year law classes, which is your favorite?”
Read reports →“Why did you want to be a solicitor and not a barrister?”
Read reports →“What book are you currently reading and what are your thoughts on it?”
Read reports →“What classes are you taking?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in this specific city?”
Read report →“How would your friends describe you?”
Read report →“Were the meetings short and were there any difficult questions asked?”
Read report →“Why do you want to be at Winston & Strawn?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join Winston?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 49 Winston & Strawn interview reports.