Provided below are examples of questions to ask the interviewer. Please note that sometimes an interviewer will simply state at the beginning of the interview, "So what questions do you have for me?" This happened to me on one occasion several years ago. I ended up asking the interviewer over 30 questions within a 30-minute interview. At the end of the interview, the interviewer told me that I was obviously interested in the firm because she had never seen someone ask so many questions. Thus, she passed me on to the call-back interview.
Questions To Ask:
(1) Were you a summer associate at . . . firm?
(2) As a partner (or senior associate) what are your expectations of summer associates/associates?
(3) Why did you decide to work for . . . firm?
(4) What types of matters or cases are you currently working on?
(5) Does the firm offer a formal mentorship program?
(6) How many assignments can a summer associate expect to receive?
(7) How is work distributed to summer associates (e.g., free market system)?
(8) What kind of supervision and feedback are new attorneys given?
(9) What qualities/skills is your organization looking for?
(10) Has the firm's practice areas changed in recent years?
(11) What do you think are the growth areas for the firm?
(12) What type of training is offered for summer associates and new junior associates?
Questions NOT To Ask
(1) How much are summer associates paid? Is there a potential for a raise?
(2) I noticed that you do not have many . . . working at your firm. Why is that?
(3) Are most attorneys at the firm republicans or democrats?
(4) Is your firm conducive to having a family?
(5) Will I be able to take a vacation during that summer?
(6) Does the firm pay for the Bar exam and preparation classes?
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