8 tips to prepare you for a legal job interview

Navigating a round of legal interviews can be tough so we have put together a few tips to help you to get the job of your dreams.

If you are lucky enough to be invited for a first-round interview at a law firm, remember that this is likely to be the start of several interviews. You must consider what you want to get out of each interview. Gain confidence in the fact that your CV was picked from hundreds of other candidates. You should then take a short-term approach and make sure that you do enough to be invited to the next stage of the process.

What made you stand out?

Your CV showed that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be considered for this company. Your job over the next series of interviews is to reinforce that for your future employer. The interview will go better if you prepare for it before you arrive so remember to learn your CV and have stories to tell about it. You should also learn about the law firm so you can mention some of what you learned to show your interest in the company.

You must also consider some probing questions to ask your interviewer. This will show your own depth of knowledge, curiosity and understanding of your work and their company, and also what is…