Advice
- Professionalism Primer
- Dressing for Interviews, Receptions, and Work
- From Student to Associate: Navigating the Transition
- Law Firm Economics
- Understand Your Law Firm’s Business Model
- Understand Performance Evaluations
Resources
- Hotshot Legal uses short videos to teach a range of legal and business topics. The videos provide simple explanations of complex concepts. Topics include Accounting & Finance, M&A Basics, Excel & Data Analysis, and Venture Financing, and new content is continually added.
- Prepare to Practice program by LexisNexis. This tutorial is design to help students master some of the practical skills you need to arrive practice ready on day one.
- Developing the Professional Lawyer – Student Tip Videos. Created by the National Association for Law Placement, these interactive e-learning modules are a simple way to help you focus on some of the core elements of professionalism.
Podcasts and Videos
| TITLE | FORMAT |
|---|---|
| Managing the First Years of Your Career | Video |
| Summer Success in a Remote Setting | Video |
| How a Law Firm is Run and Why it Matters to You Julie Jones, Chair of Ropes and Gray | Video |
| How a Law Firm is Run and Why it Matters to you Kevyn Orr, Partner-in-Charge Washington, Jones Day | Video |
Updates from Hire Ground
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Email Etiquette for the Job Hunter
As you begin sending out your applications for summer job opportunities or for networking inquiries, review these tips on professional email etiquette. Keep email short and on-point. Most lawyers get hundreds of emails each day. Your email should be direct and short enough that the recipient reads it. Double-check your grammar, spelling, and attachments, and
November 19, 2024
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Following Up After Employer Events
After attending employer events, many students wonder about following up with those they met at the event. After a good conversation with an attorney, or if an attorney or recruiter encourages you to follow up, it is entirely appropriate to follow up with an email. This can be as simple as thanking the person for
November 14, 2024
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Law Firm Events
Starting in November, some firms will host receptions and other events for 1Ls. Think of these events as your first step in law firm recruitment preparation and research. Use these events to learn more about the firms, their attorneys, and their work- information that can be used later in interviews to discuss your interest in
October 31, 2024
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Polish Your Professional Presence
As you begin preparing for networking and your summer job search, review your professional presence to make sure that all your possible interactions with potential employers show you in the best and most professional light. Review our page on polishing your online presence, ensure you have a professional voicemail greeting ready for prospective employers, and
October 15, 2024
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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