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    • Freshfields interviews FAQs

      • Trainee Legal applicants have rated the interview process at Freshfields 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 62.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -

        1. Associate(88) ;
        2. Paralegal(38) ;
        3. Legal Solutions Specialist(21) ;
        4. Trainee Solicitor(20) ;
        5. Intern(17) ;
        6. Lawyer(16) ;
        7. Executive Assistant(14) ;
        8. Business Analyst(11) ;
        9. Senior Associate(11) ;
        10. Legal Secretary(9) ;
        11. Personal Assistant(9) ;
        12. Transaction Lawyer
      (9) ;
    • Internship(8) ;
    • Document Specialist(7) ;
    • Documentation Specialist(7) .
    • Trainee Legal Interview

      Oct 2, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience

      Other Trainee Legal Interview Reviews for Freshfields

      Legal Trainee Interview

      Sep 21, 2024
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Freshfields

      Interview

      La entrevista comenzó con una breve presentación de la empresa y del puesto. A continuación, me realizaron preguntas sobre mi formación académica, experiencia previa y motivación para unirme al despacho.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      formación, intereses, razones para solicitar el puesto.
      Answer question
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Freshfields (London, England)

      Interview

      Online assessment followed by an in-person interview. Had to write a cover letter, and really push my commercial awareness to the max. The interviewers were very friendly, for the most part.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What makes Freshfields different from other firms?
      Answer question

      Legal Trainee Interview

      Jan 12, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Freshfields

      Interview

      Virtual interview: pre-recorded questions to be answered within a limited period of time, about the candidate, their motivations, strengths and weaknesses, etc. There were also some scenario-based questions, asking how the candidate would react in a certain situation. Questions about recent deals and specific practice areas were asked too.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Q: What is one practice area of the firm you are interested in the most
      Answer question

      Jobs at Freshfields

      23 jobs in United States
      International Arbitration Associate
      Washington, DC
      ·
      $225K - $235K /yr
      (Employer provided)
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      Legal Project Manager
      New York, NY
      ·
      $125K - $150K /yr
      (Employer provided)
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      Risk and Compliance Lawyer
      New York, NY
      ·
      $165K - $190K /yr
      (Employer provided)
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      Capital Markets Paralegal
      San Jose, CA
      ·
      $95K - $110K /yr
      (Employer provided)
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      Practice Assistant
      San Jose, CA
      ·
      $60K - $80K /yr
      (Employer provided)
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