What have you done to further your own professional development in the past five years?

Lawyers have continuing education requirements, but this question looks for more than your ability to meet the basic requirements. Share any conferences you have attended, networking groups you joined, or volunteer opportunities you have pursued.

"In my last position, I wanted to gain more experience in people management. I asked the partner in the firm if I could interview and manage our summer associate. Through that process, I learned a lot about hiring and expectations for short-term employees. I grew professionally as I learned how to communicate assignments to another person and guide them through the next step of their career."