Candidates can also expect to interview with members of the firm s hiring committee. For the second round, the firm will pay to fly candidates to their office of interest. Interviews generally start at around 9 a.m., and wrap up by the early afternoon. The firm also sends candidates to lunch with two associates from different practice areas. Following interviews, the firm reports that candidates can expect a decision in a week to 10 days.
Gump insiders report laid-back interviews, noting that interviewers primarily look for personality.
Interviewers will be looking to get a sense of the whole person, usually perusing the r sum for interesting topics of conversation. Substantive questions about the law are unlikely. Insiders say the social scene and the camaraderie among associates is one of the best features of Akin Gump. Evidently, the firm s camaraderie flows from the very top down. Mr. Akin still comes in every day, says a Dallas contact, he kind of comes in and hangs out.