What sort of questions would you ask during an informational lateral interview? Speaking with an associate on a team id like yo lateral to, what sort of questions would you like answered before joining?

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Billable hours, case load, partners, promotion and raises, mentoring, file reviews, paralegal and legal assistant support for associates and partners, court time, Pro Bono expectations, pay, billing, etc. what are you thinking about though?

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I don’t even know what an informational lateral interview is

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Legal research subscriptions, CLE, benefits, bonuses, networking opportunities, clients as in support, are there runners for the firm, will you be practicing law or doing random work.

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What is a typical day like?
What do you expect from a team member?
How do you spend your spare time?

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Favorite and least favorite part about working there?
Do you feel you have the support team you need to assist you with your responsibilities?
How has the pandemic impacted the firm’s day to day operations?
Anything you wish you knew about the firm before joining you could share?

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Do you have any openings?

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Staffing, how other laterals have integrated.

Ask what is important to you: if you really like overtime meals ask about that. If it’s important that the firm has training/development ask about that. If you like standing desks and ergonomic furniture ask. Why do you want to lateral to that team ? Ask about that.

What do you love the most about your practice area and describe your favorite deal/case you’ve worked on and why it was your favorite

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