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Legal Assistant Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Legal Assistant interview, here are 30 questions and answer examples.

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Question 28 of 30

How has your college degree prepared you to work in this firm?

The interviewer is looking for less of an obvious answer and more of an answer that focus' on the soft skills or transferrable skills that you gained while attending college.

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How to Answer: How has your college degree prepared you to work in this firm?

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  • 28. How has your college degree prepared you to work in this firm?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer is looking for less of an obvious answer and more of an answer that focus' on the soft skills or transferrable skills that you gained while attending college.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "In addition to the knowledge in Law, I gained some really valuable skills while attending college. My ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure was a big one for me. College also taught me how to prioritize and juggle a large variety of tasks. All of these skills are ones that I look forward to bringing you and your firm."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

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      "I did a lot of studying in college which gave me the organization and time management skills that I have now. I also communicated with my professors and advisors weekly which helped shape my communication skills.



      In terms of the actual coursework, I took a lot of classes that taught me about government and law. I think those have given me the knowledge to be able to do this job well."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      It sounds like your college education prepared you in many ways. You've done an excellent job communicating this.
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