Finally got an in-house counsel interview! In Biglaw now. Any interviewing tips that differ from law firm interview tips?

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Yes. Show u are business minded and not afraid of risk.

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Show that you understand that a fundamental aspect of the role is supporting and developing good relationships with business/finance/etc. folks and that you aren’t a roadblock, but rather a team player equally as motivated to get to what is possible.

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