Screener which took around 15 minutes, then a few hours of callbacks over zoom. All attorneys were kind people abs asked standard questions. Overall a fine experience, which was not too time consuming compared to some.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard questions asked primarily about interests, if I liked law school, etc.
Very conversational, very easy, multiple people asked about life and school in general terms. Not a challenge at all. Would recommend preparing questions to ask interviewer ahead of time if there is extra time and you need to fill space.
Required to go to the office in person, interviewed with three attorneys back to back (thirty minutes each) and then had coffee with a few attorneys downstairs. Offered to pay for flight and hotel.
I applied online. I interviewed at Kirkland & Ellis (San Francisco, CA) in Jan 2026
Interview
The interview process involved two rounds: one screener with one attorney and then a callback with multiple attorneys. The questions asked were quite straightforward and I would recommend keeping questions ready to ask attorneys.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe how you displayed leadership in a time of hardship?
