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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Accepted a 2L Offer? Complete the Tracker One Last Time
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 12, 2026
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Interview Resources
If you have upcoming callbacks, congratulations! The interview is the piece of the process over which you have the most control, so make sure you are prepared: 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
February 10, 2026
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Declining Offers
Remember, 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 considering and decline
February 5, 2026
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Evaluating Law Firms
Whether you are attending callbacks or trying to finalize your decision after receiving an offer, review the OCS webpage on Evaluating Firms and Offers page. Knowing how to evaluate the firms can help you know what to look for or ask about in your callback interviews or post-offer office visits. Our Law Firm Assessment Grid
February 5, 2026
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No Callbacks? Check in With OCS
If you haven’t received interviews or heard from EIP firms or direct applications, we encourage you to check in with OCS. We have appointments available this week and drop-in advising. This process moves quickly, so we encourage you to check in early and often as your job search continues. You should also complete/update your interview
February 3, 2026