There are multiple factors to consider when you reviewing an offer: some are logistical and factual, while others are more nuanced, and require deeper reflection into your professional aspirations. You may receive one job offer while waiting for another from a preferred employer. Be sure to acknowledge every job offer promptly and enthusiastically even if you need more time to respond definitively.
Advice
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Holding and Responding to Offers
Timing guidelines., requesting extensions, accepting and declining offers.
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Evaluating Firms and Offers
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Researching Firm Stability
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Splitting the Summer
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Salary Information in the Private Sector
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Negotiating Offers from Small and Midsized Firms
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Logistics and Terms for Law Firms Offers
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Offer Receptions and Dinners
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Post Offer or Second Look Visits
Resources
- Sample Emails for Communicating with Employers
- Law Firm Assessment Grid (Word)
- Student Recruiting and Interview Program Policies
- Employer Recruiting Policies and Guidelines
Updates from Hire Ground
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Extensions on Offers
If an employer gives you an offer with a deadline that feels tight, you may request an extension—but only if you are reasonably sure you truly need one (not within days of receiving the offer because you assume it will be tight). First, ask yourself whether you can make a decision by the stated deadline
February 3, 2026
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Complete the Interview Tracker After Accepting
If you have accepted a position for next summer, we ask for your help in completing your Interview Tracker one last time, so we have a complete picture and students still conducting their job search have accurate information when checking the Tracker Spreadsheet. Thank you in advance!
February 3, 2026
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Declining Offers and Excess Callbacks
Remember, per our policies, you should not be holding more than 3 offers at any given time. The moment you decide a firm is no longer under consideration, promptly decline that offer. Similarly, once you receive an offer, look at your callback schedule and promptly cancel any interviews with firms you are no longer seriously
January 22, 2026
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Managing Offers
Looking ahead, you may soon find yourself in the position of having to choose between multiple offers. There are several different factors you may wish to consider when narrowing down your choices. Some of these factors include size, location, practice areas, diversity, and culture (our Law Firm Assessment Grid provides a good method for assessing
January 20, 2026
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Declining Offers
The moment you decide a firm is no longer under consideration, promptly decline that offer. By declining offers in a timely manner, you are helping your classmates by freeing up offers, making a positive professional impression on employers, and focusing your energy only on offers you are strongly considering. Simply email the recruiting contact and
January 20, 2026