Associate Attorney - M&A Mock Interview

Master 30 M&A interview questions covering deal structures, due diligence, and transactional law.

WRITTEN BY NICOLE H.
QUESTION 22 OF 30

How do you work under pressure?

Working at a law firm can involve tight deadlines, tense interactions, and a lot of people depending on you to guide them through it all. As a new law school graduate, you may not have work experience to share if you went to undergraduate and then straight to law school. Your example does not have to be in a professional setting; you can talk about studying for law school exams, the bar exam, or a situation with a roommate or family member. If you are uncomfortable sharing a specific situation, simply talk about your characteristics in a general sense and show that you have considered the challenges you will encounter in a law firm role.

"Law school finals were a whole new pressure that I had to learn how to deal with. That process showed me the importance of preparation, time management, and taking care of myself. When I find myself under pressure, I focus on my time management to make sure that I am addressing critical issues that need resolution."

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