Interview Tips For Law Graduates

To secure graduate law jobs you have to make it through the interview process

. The idea of an interview often leads to nervousness and worry, but it doesn't have to. When you walk into an interview prepared you can get through it with confidence and make a great impression on the interviewer. Preparing for a graduate law job interview is something that will take a little time, but it is well worth it since you will feel so much better when you know you are ready.

Many graduate interviews can be a two step process. This two step interview starts with an interview with one interviewer and then ends with a group interview where you are interviewed by a panel. The one-on-one interview is usually very structured with straightforward, planned out questions. The panel interview has various people asking various questions. It is the time when they are really trying to get to know you.

No matter what type of interview there are some general categories of questions that will be asked. You will probably be asked your legal opinion of current topics or topics that are of great interest to the public. You are likely to be asked questions about technical aspects of the law to judge your legal knowledge and abilities. You will be asked questions directly about the firm, as they want to see that you know something about the firm and that you have an actual interest in their firm.

They will talk to you about why you choose a legal career and why you decided to pursue a job in law. You will be asked about you education, too. They will ask questions to see how competent of a worker you are and to learn about how you handle situations that may arise in your job. All of these questions are designed to help them see if you can do the job and if you would be a good fit for the company.

When it comes to graduate law jobs interviews first impressions are very important. You have to act and dress like you already work at the company. You want to project an attitude of competence and self confidence. In order to be able to give off a great first impression you need to practice for the interview and get prepared.

You will want to do some research into the firm. Learn something about the partners and the firm's reputation. Conduct some research on current cases and big cases the firm has handled. This will help you to feel confident that you know about the firm and prepared to answer questions that may be asked about your knowledge of the firm.

You need to do a self assessment. Consider your strengths and weaknesses and how you would answer questions about them. Look at your training and be ready to answer questions about why you decided to enter a legal profession.

Do a practice interview. You should have a friend help you and judge you on your overall interview. You should feel very confident after practicing that you will be able to handle any question they may ask of you during the graduate law jobs interview process.

by: Danielle Hamilton

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