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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…

What to Expect Screener Interview Screener interviews are usually 20 minutes in length, conducted by a partner or senior associate. Less frequently, your first interview…

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…

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…

Key Pages for Interview Prep Preparing for the Interview Questions Employers May Ask You Questions to Ask Employers Interview Pitfalls Categories…

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

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.

Key Pages for Interview Prep Preparing for the Interview Questions Employers May Ask You Questions to Ask Employers Interview Pitfalls…

Key Pages for Interview Prep Preparing for the Interview Questions Employers May Ask You Questions to Ask Employers Interview Pitfalls Going…

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…

Program Dates The EIP Mock Interview Program will take place from March 20 to April 19 using Flo Recruit, the platform we will use for…

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?…

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 answer any of your career-related questions, concerns on the job, or anything else. …

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 firms allow split summers: some firms 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 for an offeree to meet with more…