Interviewing
Interviewing well is critical to success – everyone can improve their interview game through in-depth preparation and practice.
Updates from Hire Ground
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I have not received any interview invitations. What should I do right now?
If you haven’t received any interview invitations from EIP or recent direct applications, here are some actions you can take now to help move the process along.
January 20, 2026
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OCS Interview Tracker Results Now Live- Check Your Progress
The first aggregated results from the Interview Tracker are now live. As a reminder, the Tracker is a survey through which you report your progress in 2L summer law firm recruiting. OCS will use your responses to monitor your progress and crowdsource and publish a list of law firm activity (number of applications, interviews, and
January 20, 2026
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Feeling Concerned? It’s Not Too Late to Apply Direct!
If you are waiting to hear from firms and are feeling concerned, now is a great time to send out an additional wave of direct applications to firms. In the 2L Recruting and EIP Employer spreadsheet, choose the Direct Applications Tab for a non-exhaustive list of firms to consider targeting.
January 20, 2026
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Interview Resources
If you have upcoming callbacks, congratulations! Preparation is key, so make sure you: Remember that you can also schedule an appointment with an OCS adviser to do a mock interview, where you will get candid feedback on your interviewing style and advice on any challenges you may have. We can also discuss interview strategy in
January 20, 2026
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Declining and Canceling Interviews
If you have an offer and receive an interview invitation you no longer wish to attend, you should promptly decline (or cancel) that interview. Doing so makes a positive professional impression on employers and allows you to focus your energy only on offers you are genuinely considering. We have sample language for declining interviews on
January 20, 2026