Required to go to the office in person, interviewed with three attorneys back to back (thirty minutes each) and then had coffee with a few attorneys downstairs. Offered to pay for flight and hotel.
I interviewed at Kirkland & Ellis
Interview
Very conversational, very easy, multiple people asked about life and school in general terms. Not a challenge at all. Would recommend preparing questions to ask interviewer ahead of time if there is extra time and you need to fill space.
I applied online. I interviewed at Kirkland & Ellis (San Francisco, CA) in Jan 2026
Interview
The interview process involved two rounds: one screener with one attorney and then a callback with multiple attorneys. The questions asked were quite straightforward and I would recommend keeping questions ready to ask attorneys.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe how you displayed leadership in a time of hardship?