Lawyer Interview Questions

16 Please share an experience in which you presented to a group. What was the situation and how did it go?
17 How would you rate your writing skills? (Ask for an example that demonstrates great writing skills.)
18 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
19 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
20 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
21 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
22 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
23 Provide an example of a time when you successfully organized a diverse group of people to accomplish a task.
24 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
25 What is the most challenging part of selecting jurors, argue motions, meet with judges and question witnesses during the course of a trial?
26 Tell me about the last time you monitored or reviewed information and detected a problem. How did you respond?
27 Tell me about the last time you presented and summarized cases to judges and juries.
28 How do you stay up to date regarding the Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases?
29 Tell me about a time when you developed your own way of doing things or were self-motivated to finish an important task.
30 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)