Applied via the Indiana State Bar Association website, which you needed a membership to access. It was also posted to the American Bar Association website. The next day, got an email with a questionnaire. Responded in 1800 words. The next day, got a response from a different individual offering an interview time some 11 days later and agreed.
Interview was unpleasant:
- Was told there's no cussing at the firm, then the interviewer used a curse word a few times in the middle of the office during the interview.
- Was told the office space was like somewhere you'd feel comfortable taking your "sister" or others of female family members, i.e. the interviewer made use of normative, sexist beliefs about women
- I didn't bring application materials because I saw it was a paperless firm and thought bringing out print copies would be taboo; then, the interviewer asked me if I happened to have a copy of my resume
- interviewer asked me if I played an instrument; what my parents do; what my siblings do; and where I'm from; then, the interviewer told me that people at the firm say "hi" to each other, but people are not friends who work together at the firm. I don't understand why they wanted interpersonal information if the firm has no interest in development of interpersonal relationships.
- the interviewer asked me about where else I'd applied; whether it was private or government; the exact names and locations; whether I'd heard back and whether I had any other interviews; THEN, at the end, he asked if I had any questions. I asked to know how likely I was to get the position given my interview and also how many other applicants there were. The interviewer did not answer my question and asked "Why would you want to know how many other applicants there are?" I explained I was asking to get better context of my odds of being hired. The interviewer told me "that's a bizarre interview question," and instructed me to never ask that. The interviewer told me I am supposed to be confident and sit there and tell the interviewer how hard I'll work for the firm.
- Half of the interview questions I answered the interviewer would have known the answer to had he reviewed my questionnaire answers, but the interviewer had read NONE of my application materials ahead of time.
Was told if selected as a possible hire, would get an email to see if I could follow directions. Would then schedule and come in for free on my own town to shadow someone by sitting around for a few hours watching them. Then, one could be offered a job, and there'd be a 2-week paid training in Chicago.
