How to Answer: How familiar are you with the law we practice at our firm, or the law I specialize in?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Legal Assistants job interview.
3. How familiar are you with the law we practice at our firm, or the law I specialize in?
How to Answer
This is a great opportunity to show the interviewer that you did some research on their firm prior to the interview. Be sure to highlight any of your work experience that you think would be comparable to what it is they do.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"From the research I have done, I see that your firm specializes in Family Law and Divorce. The past 4 years of my career have been primarily focused on those areas of law as well. In total, I have 5 years' experience as a legal assistant within family law."
Written by Rachelle Enns
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"From the research I have done, I understand that your firm specializes in intellectual property law. Although I have yet to start my IP units at law school, I have had three months of experience in a similar role at my previous legal internship in New York."
Lauren's Feedback
This is a great start. I would hold off on disclosing the IP units you have yet to complete in school, however. I changed the wording of your response to reflect eagerness to learn.
"Based on my research, your firm specializes in Intellectual Property Law. I have legal assistant experience from my previous legal internship in New York that will be extremely helpful for you and the firm. I am eager to immerse myself in IP Law and expand my knowledge in this specialty."
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"From my research, your law firm exclusively specializes in criminal cases, ranging from white collar crimes, drugs and DWI, violent crimes, etc. It is evident you know how to build defense tailored to different jurisdictions in the area."
Rachelle's Feedback
Good! It's clear that you understand the primary focus' of this particular law firm. Chances are, you will be interviewed by a lawyer in the firm or even multiple partners. If you have any background on the individual(s) interviewing you, this question is a good opportunity to discuss what you know about their career path and accomplishments.