I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Baker McKenzie (Berlin) in Feb 2020
Interview
I had three rounds of interviews, first with the partners, then with the associates, then with HR. Interviews were held online. Very friendly, thorough and straight forward process. There were no checklist questions, in each case it was more of a developing conversation.
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Baker McKenzie (Singapore)
Interview
Resume submitted via recruiter. First round - Introductory and behavioural questions. Second/Final round - Technical assessment related to the practice area applied for. Met with different partners on each occasion. Resume submission to decision took 3 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself. How do you stay organised under pressure?
It was a standard interview , they were friendly & professional. This was my first interview, was told there will be follow up interviews. Interviews with several
Upper management executives
There are multiple rounds of interviews, but the process is fair and standard. Interviewed by other attorneys that would be on the same team with you, if hired. Questions were similar to those asked by other Big Law firms.