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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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

  • 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…

  • 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

    Download the Summer Memo and Professionalism Primer (pdf) Summer Purpose Your goals for the summer are to: secure an offer; gain information and experience…

  • 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

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.