FAANG Legal Counsel Entry-Level Interview Preparation Guide
Legal Counsel
entry
6 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
Entry-level Legal Counsel positions at FAANG companies typically follow a structured interview process designed to assess fundamental legal knowledge, analytical thinking, business acumen, contract understanding, and cultural fit. The process emphasizes learning ability, attention to detail, communication skills, and capacity to work in fast-paced corporate environments. Candidates are evaluated on both hard legal competencies and soft professional skills including collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening Call
20 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Legal Fundamentals Phone Screen
45 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Contract Review and Legal Writing Assessment
90 min3 focus topicstechnical
4
Case Study and Legal Scenario Analysis
60 min4 focus topicscase study
5
Behavioral and Competency Interview
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Hiring Manager / Senior Counsel Final Interview
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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