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  • Meet the Firms

    March 6, 2024

    Firms Attending Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
    A&O Shearman
    Alston & Bird
    Arnold & Porter
    Baker & McKenzie
    Baker Botts
    Board of Governors of…

  • View Your EIP Interview Schedule

    December 14, 2022

  • Canada Legal Market

    November 1, 2022

    Key Market Takeaways US-trained lawyers primarily work in Canada in one of two ways: as a Canadian-barred lawyer or a US-barred Foreign Legal Consultant. Most…

  • Communicating with Employers

    October 20, 2022

    These sample responses, and the discussion of how and when to send them, can serve as guideposts for crafting your communications for a myriad of…

  • Interview Questions

    October 20, 2022

    Categories of Interview Questions Below is a non-exhaustive list of common interview questions. There are no “right” answers. You should avoid “canned” or overly rehearsed…

  • Psychometric Assessments

    October 20, 2022

    What is a Psychometric Assessment? An employer may ask you to complete a “test” or “assessment” as part of your application. Suited, Thine,…

  • Prepare for Interviews and What to Expect

    October 20, 2022

    How to Prepare Determine what you want to highlight about yourself in the interview. Ultimately, you should be able to answer two questions: Consider: Research the…

  • EIP Mock Interview Program

    October 20, 2022

    Program notes Sign-Up Instructions Rescheduling/Cancellation notes If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment: cancel your appointment in CSM and book a new time.

  • Understand Your Law Firm’s Business Model

    October 20, 2022

    You will be gathering important information in your first year, such as: The more you learn, the better equipped you will be to navigate the challenges…

  • Understand Performance Evaluations

    October 20, 2022

    Understanding what you are being evaluated on is an important part of knowing how to do well. Your evaluation goes beyond doing good work; how…

  • Professionalism Primer

    October 20, 2022

    Reminder that OCS will be open all summer and advisers are available to answer any of your career-related questions, concerns on the job, or anything…

  • Law Firm Economics

    October 20, 2022

    Law Firm Structure Law firms in the United States are typically organized as partnerships. These partnerships employ administrative support staff and attorneys. The attorneys within…

  • From Student to Associate: Navigating the Transition

    October 20, 2022

    Managing the Unexpected  Some firms will provide you with structured tools to help you succeed, such as training programs and mentors. Other firms are less…

  • Splitting the Summer

    October 20, 2022

    Not all employers allow split summers, while others may allow splits with certain limitations. Firms are typically more amenable to splits with employers that are…

  • Post Offer or Second Look Visits

    October 20, 2022

    What is a Post Offer or Second Look Visit? A post-offer or “second look” visit is an opportunity to meet with more attorneys and allows…

  • Offer Receptions and Dinners

    October 20, 2022

    What are Offer Receptions or Dinners? After receiving an offer, some firms may invite you to attend a dinner and/or reception at their offices or…

  • Negotiating Offers from Small and Midsized Firms

    October 20, 2022

    Unlike most large law firms, which pay a going “market rate” for a first-year associate, salaries at small and mid-sized firms vary widely and may…

  • Logistics and Terms for Law Firms Offers

    October 20, 2022

    If you have any questions about the timing of an offer, the terms of an offer you receive, or how to respond to an offer,…