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Sample Responses to Common Firm Emails and Calls
October 20, 2022
Turning down an invitation or delaying an acceptance can feel awkward, so below are sample responses to a myriad of situations. If your particular situation…
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Questions to Ask Employers
October 20, 2022
Never say you do not have any questions, which can be perceived as a lack of interest on your part. Do not ask any questions where…
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Questions Employers May Ask You
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…
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Psychometric Assessments
October 20, 2022
What is a Psychometric Assessment? Psychometrics assessments use a series of questions, games and scenarios to gather insight on your cognition, personality, and behavioral tendencies.
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Preparing Your Space for Virtual Interviews
October 20, 2022
Eliminate Distractions Set up for interviews in a quiet, private space.Silence your phone and pop-ups on your devices.Turn off the TV and music.Make sure that…
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Preparing for the Interview
October 20, 2022
Interview Preparation Worksheet (docx) Assessing What You and the Employer Each Want What Are Employers Seeking? Most employers are looking for: Genuine interest…
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Interview Pitfalls
October 20, 2022
Going Negative About a Prior Career or Academic Path Any discussion of why you chose to attend law school should not include an outright rejection of a…
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Follow Up and Thank You Letters
October 20, 2022
Follow-Up The wait for a response from an employer after an initial interview or a callback can be an anxious time. Candidates frequently ask when…
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EIP Mock Interview Program
October 20, 2022
Program Dates The EIP Mock Interview Program for 2023 has ended. If you would like to practice interviewing, book a J.D. Mock Interview appointment…
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Understand Your Law Firm’s Business Model
October 20, 2022
You will be gathering important information in your first year, such as: What kind of work do you enjoy?Where can you find the best work?What are…
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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…
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Professionalism Primer
October 20, 2022
Download the Summer Memo and Professionalism Primer (pdf) Summer Purpose Your goals for the summer are to: secure an offer; gain information and experience…
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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…
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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…
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Splitting the Summer
October 20, 2022
Firms are typically more amenable to splits with employers that are not direct market competitors: thus students will often arrange splits between firms and public…
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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 for an offeree to meet with more…
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Offer Dinners and Virtual Events
October 20, 2022
What are Offer Dinners? After receiving an offer, some firms may invite you to attend a dinner and/or reception in Cambridge/Boston once you are back…
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Negotiating Offers from Small and Midsized Firms
October 20, 2022
Most candidates invest substantial time preparing for law firms interviews. Very few candidates, however, are well prepared for what comes next – the salary discussions.