Invited Back, But No Genuine Consideration - Here is what happened.
I interviewed for a Corporate Paralegal role after being contacted again approximately one year after a prior interview cycle and rejection. Multiple corporate paralegal roles were open, and several rounds were scheduled quickly over a short period. The role was described inconsistently and with clear uncertainty depending on who I spoke with, making it difficult to understand the actual opportunity. There were hardly any substantive questions beyond repeated discussion of my perceived in-house versus law firm experience, with limited interest in my broader transactional, M&A, IPO, and ECVC background. I was notified of the rejection shortly after the final interviews, in the same manner and with the exact wording as before – a Jobvite automated email. After being invited back a second time, the overall experience was disappointing and left the impression that the process was more about procedure than genuine consideration, with the preferred candidate identified before my interviews.
virtual meeting with HR first, the in person interview with entire team which consisted of Partner, managing attorney, and paralegal. Discussed role at length and expectations for the role were clear
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us one thing about yourself that is not on your resume?
I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Lowenstein Sandler (New York, NY) in May 2025
Interview
Interviewer was friendly. Asked about why I wanted to do corporate law and why their firm was appealing to me. Not much behavioural questions, just questions to get to know you and your interests.