Interviews, Offers, On The Job

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

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

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

The 1L Mock Interview Program is a low-pressure event that gives you the chance to work out any interviewing kinks before your real interviews in the coming months. To prepare for your interviews: make sure you’ve followed the steps outlined on the 1L Mock Interview Program page, including uploading your resume to Flo Recruit, confirm

October 31, 2024

If you were not able to sign up for a private sector mock interview, sign up for a JD Mock interview in CSM (which will be conducted by an OCS Adviser). If you would like your interview to be conducted in Flo Recruit (the interviewing platform many firms will use for interviews), email ocs@law.harvard.edu and

October 31, 2024