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

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.

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…

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…

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,…