Key Interview Questions

1) What motivated you to study law?

2) What are your expectations when you entered law school?
3) Can you share some of your most unforgettable moments (ups and downs)
being a law student?
4) What is a lawyer for you?
5) What are the qualities and skills a lawyer must possess in order to effectively
perform his/ her duties? Which among those you mentioned do you think you
acquire?
6) How do lawyers in your generation differ from todays?
7) Who do you look up to in the field of law? Why?
8) What societal issues you care about most? Being a lawyer, how do you deal
with these issues?
9) Have you tried working in private firms and companies? If yes, what made
you transfer to public service?
10)
Do you really intended to work in the government agency/ office you
belong to? What are the specific tasks you perform in your office?
11)
What are the advantages and disadvantages being a lawyer in a
government agency/ office?
12)
If given a chance to change path, would you still choose to be a lawyer
in a government agency/ office? Why and why not?
13)
Can you share some of the most unforgettable cases you handled?
What makes these cases extraordinary?
14)
Do you have any favorite case and/ or Supreme Court Decision? Why
do you consider that as your favorite?
15)
Do you regret being a lawyer? If given a second life, would you still
choose to be in the legal profession?
16)
Why do you think being a lawyer is a noble profession?
17)
What do you think of lawyers who compromise their principles when a
particular situation dictates so? What is your advice to them?