Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Allens as 75% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.75 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Knowledge Manager and Paralegal rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Summer Clerkship and Paralegal roles were rated as the easiest.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Allens
Interview
Direct application to the firm via its website. I attended a single interview with two Partners within one month of application. After that, a job offer was made within 2 weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Allens, why my chosen practice area, why was I leaving my last job, strengths/weaknesses, preferred working styles, specific past matters
I interviewed at Allens (Perth, Western Australia)
Interview
After submitting an application and undertaking an assessment, I was invited to interview. Allens conduct two 30 minute interviews, with each interview having a panel of two lawyers. My panels consisted of a partner and senior associate.
I applied online. I interviewed at Allens in Aug 2022
Interview
The process consisted of two rounds of interviews. First round was with a senior associate and partner and second round was with two partners. Very relaxed and conversational, with minimal ‘behavioural’ questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Two reasons for wanting the firm outside of those in the cover letter