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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 Callback Interview Variations Before the Interview Additional Forms and Documents The Day Before Whether it’s for a remote interview, a…

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…

The questions below are only a suggested starting point to spur your thinking. Too many students waste this opportunity by only asking questions they think…

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, and Pyemetrics…

Eliminate Distractions Choose an Appropriate Background Use a Computer, Not a Phone Check Your Camera Placement Set Up Good Lighting Choose The Right Chair Wear…

Assessing Candidate and Employer Needs What Are Employers Seeking? Most employers are looking for: What Are You Seeking? As the interviewee, your goal is evaluate…

Negativity and Disparagement Prior Career Any discussion of why you chose to attend law school should not include an outright rejection of a former career or academic…

Follow-Up Candidates frequently ask when they should expect to hear something, how long they should wait until they follow up, and what means they should…

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 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 to meet with more attorneys and allows…