Had some firm interviews and many of them have been starting off by asking me if I have any questions for them. Been struggling with how to respond. Anyone willing to share some good questions to ask? Thanks in advance.

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Ask questions that help you learn more about the firm/office. Or questions the appear to the interviewer to help you learn more about the form/office. You could ask about what cases or deals your interviewer is currently working on, why the interviewer chose that firm, ask about specific clients or matters you’re interested in, etc.

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I am a mid level who’s been doing interviewing candidates for biglaw. Ask the type of cases the team handles and different sub practice areas the firm is known for. Eg in litigation it could be a mix of securities class actions and M&A deal gone wrong. Ask about the lawyers role has changed as they became more experienced. Ask about how staffing works. Ask about marketing involvement for associates and if you’re not too junior ask about partnership evaluation process (if someone asked me this I won’t be able to answer, which reflects the true partnership prospects at my firm lol)

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Ask about billable hour requirements, why the interviewer chose the firm, what onboarding looks like, how goals are set for your first 30, 60, and 90 days at the firm. How is work assigned?

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