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
- Holding and Responding to Offers
- Schedule and Manage EIP Preview Interviews and Offers
- Evaluating Offers
- Evaluating Firms for Your Own Success
- Evaluating Firm Stability
- Salary Information
- Splitting the Summer
- Negotiating Offers from Small and Midsized Firms
- Logistics and Terms for Law Firms Offers
- Offer Receptions and Dinners
- Post Offer or Second Look Visits
- Preview and EIP Week FAQs
Resources
- Law Firm Assessment Grid (Word)
- Sample Responses to Common Firm Emails and Calls
- Student Recruiting and Interview Program Policies
- Employer Recruiting Policies and Guidelines
Podcasts and Videos
| Title | Media Type |
|---|---|
| Early Offers | Podcast |
Updates from Hire Ground
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Responding to Return Offers
If you received an offer to return to your summer firm for permanent employment, remember that for offers made before September 2, you need to respond by October 1 (or within 28 days if the offer was made after September 2). For more information, including suggestions on what to say, visit the OCS website at
September 19, 2024
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Evaluating Offers
If you find yourself in the enviable but difficult 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, and diversity (our Law Firm Assessment Grid (Word) provides a good method for assessing
August 15, 2024
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Choice of Summer Job for Later Clerkship
Does your choice of a job for next summer have much impact on a later clerkship search? The short answer is no, not enough to make the clerkship angle a deciding factor. Once you have made the decision based on other factors, list your 2L summer job on your resume even before you have a
August 15, 2024
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Holding Open an Offer to Pursue a Non-EIP Opportunity
As you decide on EIP offers and offers from firms this summer, we remind you to review our webpage on Holding and Responding to Offers for information on timelines and requirements for responding. There, you will also see details on holding open one EIP offer to pursue employment opportunities with public sector employers, smaller (non-EIP)
August 15, 2024
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Timing Guidelines and Responding to Offers
As you begin to hear back from employers after your callback interviews, we want to remind you about the timing guidelines for responding to offers. Employers participating in HLS organized recruitment programs agree to comply with our employer recruiting policies regarding these timing guidelines, and it is important that you understand the guidelines. While employers
August 13, 2024