It’s important that candidates show an interest in the law firm or organization and treat the interview like a conversation. One of the best ways to do this is by asking thoughtful questions--not just questions whose answers readily appear on the firm’s or organization’s website. To help jumpstart the process, below find 21 interview questions to ask during a legal job interview.

In this year’s survey of nearly 18,000 law firm associates, we asked them what they’ll be asking you! Below is a sampling of the questions associates at Vault’s Top 10 law firms were either asked in their interviews or ask law students when they are doing the interviewing.