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Skadden Arps Associate Interview Questions & Reviews
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Associate at Skadden Arps
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Apr 2009 – Reviewed Jan 3, 2013
Interview Details –
A successful law firm interview that results in a job has everything to do with your personality and ability to be smart, quick, unfazed, personable, and patient.
Of course your degree and experience are crucial, but the firm wouldn't have given you a shot at an interview if those didn't match its standards, so this meeting is all about being one step ahead of the game.
You must be well mannered and well dressed.
Make your resume stand out from the crowd
Win them over with your writing samples
Know -- and promote -- your strengths
Interview Question – What are your strengths and weaknesses. Answer Question
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Associate at Skadden Arps
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL – Reviewed Dec 18, 2012
Interview Details –
20 minute on-campus interview
1/2 day callback in the office, with 4-6 half-hour interviews with mid-level associates to partners, then lunch with junior associates
Interview Question –
Softball questions: why law? why here?
Almost no questions in the format of "tell a time when..."
Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There is no negotiation.
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Associate at Skadden Arps
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Oct 2009 – Reviewed Feb 20, 2011
Interview Details – I had f interviews in one day with partners from different groups. I also had a preliminary conversation with an HR manager
Interview Question – What practice are you more interested in Answer Question
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Associate at Skadden Arps
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Mar 2007 – Reviewed Apr 3, 2009
Interview Details – I was first called by the director of recruiting and was asked for available dates to meet with partners. The day of the interview I was given a list of people that I would meet. I met 5 partners- including 2 of the head of the department. I received an offer towards the middle of my interview.
Interview Questions
- Most challenging experience View Answer
- Why you want to work at private practice View Answer
Negotiation Details – No
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Associate at Skadden Arps
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jun 2008 – Reviewed Feb 10, 2010
Interview Details – OCI followed by a callback in which you meet two associates and 2 partners. they are all fit interviews and resumes generally speak for your qualifications themselves. be prepared with questions and talking points. the people are generally just trying to get a fel for your personaility, and as someone who has now given interviews, the lawyers are generally looking to see if you are the type of person they wouldnt mind spending long hours with, can be social, and can communicate well with clients.
Interview Question – no hard questions. all personal. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – NO, there is no ability to negotiate. the whole process is very standardized.
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