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      Intern Interview

      Mar 22, 2014
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Sidley Austin (New York, NY) in Mar 2012

      Interview

      After several email and phone communications with an HR representative, I was invited to the offices for an interview. The building is shared by several other companies, and Sidley occupies several floors about halfway up the building. The reception area was upscale and comfortable. I was first interviewed by the HR representative with whom I had been communicating, and she asked me general questions about my experience and expectations. I was then interviewed by the woman who would become my supervisor. She explained the position specifically and asked me pointed questions in order (presumably) to assess my ability to carry out the tasks required of the position. She also asked me about my past experiences and my expectations for the internship. After a couple of days she contacted me requesting that I come in for a third interview with another future supervisor. That interview was similar to the others. A few days later I was informed that I had been hired, and I discussed my salary and start date by phone with the HR representative a week or so later.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      The interview was awhile ago, so I don't really remember specific questions. I do remember being asked what process I would use in researching a client (a task relevant to my position). This question was somewhat unexpected in that I thought my initial instinct (Google the person) was too obvious an answer, but it was not a terribly difficult question.
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      Other Intern Interview Reviews for Sidley Austin

      Intern Interview

      Oct 23, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Chicago, IL
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Sidley Austin (Chicago, IL)

      Interview

      It was 3 rounds, fairly simple. I think it helped to show genuine interest in various practice area groups and say how i plan on utilizing the position best before i apply to law school.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interested in the role?
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      Intern Interview

      May 29, 2023
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Hong Kong
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Sidley Austin (Hong Kong) in Mar 2022

      Interview

      Met with 3 partners, each asked a different question, generally to find out who you are, what your interest is, and what you are skilled at. For example, one partner asked about my experience of studying abroad.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Experience of studying abroad Difference between that country and HK Which subject I like the most
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      1

      Intern Interview

      Feb 22, 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Sidley Austin

      Interview

      I had a short interview with standard questions regarding my work history, education, prior experiences, and interest in the firm and position. 20-30 minutes or so. Only went through one round of interviewing.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about yourself, etc.
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      Sidley Austin interviews FAQs

      • Intern applicants have rated the interview process at Sidley Austin with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Intern roles take an average of 34 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Sidley Austin overall takes an average of 24 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at Sidley Austin as a Intern according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:

        One on one interview:  50%

        Skills test:  25%

        Group panel interview:  25%

      • Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -

        1. Associate(111) ;
        2. Legal Secretary(31) ;
        3. Project Assistant(31) ;
        4. Partner(26) ;
        5. Legal Assistant(21) ;
        6. Paralegal(19) ;
        7. Attorney(9) ;
        8. Associate Attorney(8) ;
        9. Intern(8) ;
        10. Lawyer(7) ;
        11. Summer Associate(7) ;
        12. Billing Specialist(6) ;
        13. Managing Associate(6) ;
        14. Administrative Assistant(5) ;
        15. IT Intern(5) .


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      Jobs at Sidley Austin

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