Application Materials
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Job Search Logistics
Updates from Hire Ground
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1L Job Search
If you are still seeking a job for this summer, now is a good time to check in and consider expanding your search. In-house legal department hiring is ongoing, so check the CSM job bank regularly for new postings and also check LinkedIn.com/jobs. Judicial internship hiring is also ongoing, so continue to check CSM for
March 12, 2026
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Firm Funding, SPIF, and Financial Aid
Student Financial Services has posted a new Summer 2026 SPIF FAQ that explains how SPIF, financial aid, and LIPP are impacted by law firm stipends and bonuses. If you have accepted a job with a firm that offers a stipend or bonus, please review FAQ page and reach out to SFS with questions.
March 12, 2026
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Your 1L Job Search
Spring Break is just around the corner, so use the next two weeks to move your 1L summer job search forward. Even if you are hoping to work in the private sector, note that most students spend their 1L summer in the public sector, so we encourage you to apply broadly to positions that genuinely
March 3, 2026
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Following Up, Direct Applications, and EIP Virtual Interviews
If you are still seeking a 2L summer associate position, it is not too late to follow up with outstanding applications you submitted or even to apply directly if you identify a firm of interest to which you have not already applied. While EIP Virtual Interviews provide a great opportunity to continue recruiting, you do
February 24, 2026
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Last Chance to Register – 2026 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program
If you plan to participate in the Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2026 Patent Law Interview Program taking place virtually on Thursday and Friday, June 4 & 5, 2026, your last chance to register at OCS is Wednesday, February 25. The Loyola Patent Law Interview Program is a nationwide interview program that targets patent
February 24, 2026