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Event Details Thursday, January 16, 6-9pm in Milstein East and West Learn the unspoken rules of success in the legal profession, including how to effectively…

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 in CSM About Your Schedule Next Steps See the EIP Roadmap, Leg 7: EIP Bidding for the next step in…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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.

Transfer students face some unique benefits and challenges in the clerkship landscape. On the plus side, you must have had strong 1L grades and recommendations…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…