I’m a senior associate. I was asked to participate on an associate interview for our firm. I’ll be one of two associates (plus partner) on the Zoom. In the associate to associate context: What questions should I ask? Anything in particular I should touch on? What would you like to know from an associate?

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I always liked to ask associates (especially really young associates) how they would handle a situation where they disagree with the partner on law or strategy. There’s no right answer, but it tells you a lot about how they’ll handle things and whether they’ll just yes you to death.

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Ask them something that you wish you knew about yourself before you joined the firm. Be a helping hand to the interviewee.

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Ask them what they look for in an ideal associate relationship. Looking for someone you can have a beer with and work hard with. This helps weed out the weirdos (there are many)

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