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1st of 3 interviews w/ a DA office - what to expect?
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:37 pm
by nasra234
The message title pretty much sums up what my question is about. I have an interview with a DA office later this week, and they do 3 or 4 rounds of interviews before making an offer. My guess is that there won't be any hypotheticals on this 1st interview, but going off of the experiences some of you all may have had, have you any idea what I should expect or how I should prepare for this interview?
Re: 1st of 3 interviews w/ a DA office - what to expect?
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:14 pm
by DAhopeful2019
I've honestly gotten some hypos in first round interviews. They're just going to ask you the typical questions-- why do you wanna be a prosecutor? Why this office?
Re: 1st of 3 interviews w/ a DA office - what to expect?
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:09 pm
by Anonymous User
Why prosecutor
Why not public defender
Why not AUSA
Why this community/ties
Brady hypotheticals
What do you think would be the hardest part of being a prosecutor
Long-term goals as a prosecutor (e.g., subject matter)
(If your background seems fancy) Ability to relate to and communicate with Joe and Jane Juror
(If your background seems biglaw) Will you miss [resources; smaller volume of cases; fancy office; salary; reasoned and well-researched brief-writing; etc.]
(If your background seems civil) Why the switch to criminal; how do you know it's the right fit; why didn't you do this in law school and/or earlier