I applied online. I interviewed at Cadwalader Wickersham in Aug 2021
Interview
Everyone was nice and it was kept pretty informal. Got questions about my resume, tell me about yourself. For one interview, it was mostly them asking me if I had any questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Cadwalader and why do you want to work in the practice
I interviewed at Cadwalader Wickersham (New York, NY)
Interview
Screening interview with Senior Associate. The overall experience was pleasant and the interviewer was nice. However, the interview felt a little rushed because of the time limit. I was asked typical law firm interview questions.
Typical interview with behavioral questions. Describe a time . . . List a weakness . . . etc. Met with multiple offices. The total interview was several hours long, but no different than any other firm in their market. Overall i would rate as a good experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Weakness, difficult employee, strength, hardest research assignment
Relaxed, straightforward. The firm was generally cordial, but some of the partners were relatively dismissive off the bat. Lots of focus on buying in and working long hours, which may be a red flag.
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Question 1
Why Cadwalader? Why _____ law practice? How is your experience relevant?