Though large private law firms have accelerated their hiring for 2L summer and are considering applications during 1L year, most plaintiffs’ firms have not made the same choice.  However, some large plaintiffs’ law firms, such as Berger Montague, Hausfeld, Klein Hornig, and Lieff Cabraser, are open to receiving 1Ls’ applications for 2L summer on a similar timeline.  If you are interested in working for a large plaintiffs’ firm during your 2L summer, double-check with the firm about when they expect to receive your application. Continue to watch the space, and work with both OPIA and OCS to craft a strategy that makes sense for your career goals and contextualize the changes happening in the recruiting markets.

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