Sample Questions to Ask a Prospective Employer
General Questions
- How would you describe the organization's general character?
- What is the organization's history? What is its future direction?
- What is the organization looking for in a summer associate, intern, or new attorney?
- How is the work assigned, supervised, and evaluated?
- How are new attorneys trained?
- How has your client or funding base changed over the years?
- What changes do you anticipate in the future?
- Are there practice specialties you currently don't focus on that you would like to develop?
- What role does technology play in the way the organization does business and communicates with clients or coalition members?
- What is a typical day like for a summer associate, intern, or entry-level attorney?
Questions for the Interviewer
- What is your professional background?
- What do you find to be the most rewarding aspect of your work?
- What attracted you to this organization?
- What is your area of expertise? What cases or projects are you currently working on?
- What is a typical day like for you?
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