Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Wilson Elser with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 58% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 24 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Wilson Elser overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Wilson Elser as a Associate according to 24 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 27%
One on one interview: 19%
Phone interview: 19%
Background check: 12%
Presentation: 12%
Drug test: 4%
Skills test: 4%
Other: 4%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Wilson Elser in May 2019
Interview
I was contacted about two months after I submitted my resume. Had first interview over the telephone with the office's managing partner. I got a negative impression of him. He made assumptions about my race based off of my name, without having seen me in person and it made me uncomfortable. He seemed to be out of touch with the younger generation of lawyers and younger generation in general. I was not expecting a call back because he really didn't seem impressed by me or my resume but was called for a second interview the next day with the associates at the office I would be working.
The associates I encountered were really friendly and more pleasant than the managing partner. However the majority of the interview was spent discussing minimum billable hours. It seems like that's all they care about. Quantity over quality.
I was not offered a position but think it was for the best. However, big firms like this should at the least inform candidates after the interview if they do not intend to hire you. All they need is one generic email draft for candidates, only thing to change is the name. They know candidates have multiple interviews, it's the professional thing to do.
Very seamless. Just asked to tell me about myself and my previous experience. Interviewer was very nice. Not difficult at all! Just be sure to express your interest in the firm
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself. What was your experience at your prior firm
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Wilson Elser
Interview
Was brought in by a recruiter. Interview process was straightforward, annd took a little over ann hour. I got decision in a couple days. Appreciated they were respectful of my time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Five year goals and if they could be accomplished in that firm.
The interview was standard. I met with one senior attorney who asked questions about my work experience and career goals. I appreciated her candor regarding the large billable hours requirement. I believe it was over 2100 hours per year at the time of my interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the types of cases you currently work on?