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What Should I Be Doing Now?

October 6, 2026

Your primary focus should remain on your academics, but on the career front, check in with the 1L Career Timeline to make sure you…

Job Search Logistics

Choosing Geographic Markets

October 6, 2026

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Early Law Firm Application Portals

October 6, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

OCS Resume & Cover Letter Workshops

September 22, 2026

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Cover Letters

September 15, 2026

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

2028 & 2029 Clerkship Hiring Underway

September 10, 2026

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

Next Week: Law Firm Recruiting Info Sessions

September 10, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

1L Careers Timeline

September 8, 2026

Job Search Logistics

Interested in the Texas Legal Market? Join the Texas Club mailing list.

September 8, 2026

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Using CSM

September 3, 2026

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Law Firm Recruiting Information Session (for 2L Summer): Section Meetings

September 3, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Interested in Clerking? Steps to Take Now.

August 27, 2026

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

Fall Clerkship Events

August 27, 2026

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

No offer and 3L Job Search

August 20, 2026

Job Search Logistics, Offers

3L Job Search, including Clerkships

August 13, 2026

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

V-PIIP Virtual Interview Bid Deadline

August 6, 2026

Job Search Logistics

V-PIIP Virtual Interview Bid Deadline

August 6, 2026

Job Search Logistics

Holding Open an Offer to Pursue a Public Interest or Business Opportunity (April 1 Rule)

July 30, 2026

Job Search Logistics, Offers

3L Job Search

July 30, 2026

Job Search Logistics

2Ls: Skadden, LA Seeking HLS Applications

July 16, 2026

Job Search Logistics

3Ls: Simpson Thatcher Seeking HLS Applications

July 16, 2026

Job Search Logistics

Save the Dates for V-PIIP

July 9, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Plaintiffs’ Law Association Job Fair

May 21, 2026

Advice 1L, Advice 2L

Job Search Logistics

Deadline This Sunday- Complete Your Course Evaluations to Ensure You Have Your Grades

April 23, 2026

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

Reminder: Complete Your Course Evaluations to Ensure You Have Your Grades

April 16, 2026

Job Search Logistics

1L Summer Job

April 2, 2026

Job Search Logistics

No Offers Yet? Check in with OCS

March 26, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

1L Job Search

March 12, 2026

Job Search Logistics

Firm Funding, SPIF, and Financial Aid

March 12, 2026

Job Search Logistics

Your 1L Job Search

March 3, 2026

Job Search Logistics

Following Up, Direct Applications, and EIP Virtual Interviews

February 24, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Last Chance to Register – 2026 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program

February 24, 2026

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

Don’t Neglect the 1L Job Search

February 19, 2026

Job Search Logistics

No News from Firm Applications?

February 17, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Feeling Concerned? Check in With OCS

February 12, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

1L Summer Jobs Abroad

February 12, 2026

Job Search Logistics

Leveraging the HLS Alumni Network

February 12, 2026

Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics, Networking

No Offer Yet? Save the Dates for EIP Virtual Interviews

February 10, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Next Steps in the 2L Job Search

February 10, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Recruiting with Plaintiffs’ and Mission-Driven Firms for 2L Summer

February 10, 2026

Job Search Logistics

What’s Next in the 1L Job Search

February 3, 2026

Job Search Logistics

International 1L Jobs

January 22, 2026

Job Search Logistics

OPIA’s Spring Interview Program- Bidding Deadline Tomorrow

January 15, 2026

Job Search Logistics

DEADLINE TOMORROW - EIP Resume Collection Bidding Deadline is Monday, January 12 at noon ET

January 11, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

EIP Bidding- Deadline Monday at Noon

January 8, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Your EIP and 2L Recruitment Checklist

January 6, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Should I Bid on Firms I Applied to Directly?

January 6, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

2L Recruitment and Smaller Markets

January 6, 2026

EIP, Job Search Logistics

1 Week Until the EIP Resume Collection Bid Deadline

January 4, 2026

Announcements 1L

EIP, Job Search Logistics

1L Summer Jobs: OPIA’s Spring Interview Program

January 4, 2026

Job Search Logistics

Direct Applications Before J-Term

December 22, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

1L Summer Jobs: OPIA’s Spring Interview Program

December 22, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Direct Applications

December 18, 2025

Application Materials, EIP, Job Search Logistics

Mock Interview Appointments Available Now

December 16, 2025

EIP, Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

2L Summer Associate Jobs and the Employer List Spreadsheet

December 16, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

1L Summer Jobs: OPIA’s Spring Interview Program

December 16, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Upcoming Deadlines for Popular 1L Summer Jobs

December 16, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Interviewing in the Coming Weeks

November 25, 2025

EIP, Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

Mock Interviews Still Available

November 25, 2025

EIP, Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

Grades Release and Course Evaluations

November 25, 2025

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

1L Summer Jobs and OPIA Job Fair

November 25, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Deciding Where, How, and When to Apply to 2L Summer Firms

November 20, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Bidding Now Open for OPIA’s 1L Job Fair

November 19, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Complete Your Course Evaluations to Receive Grades for January Applications

November 19, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Recruiting & EIP Roadmap

November 19, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Email Etiquette for the Job Hunter

November 11, 2025

Job Search Logistics, On the Job and Professionalism

Where to Find Job Postings

November 6, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Title: 5 Things to Do Now for 2L Big Law Recruiting

November 4, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Mock Interview Spots Still Available

November 4, 2025

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

November 1 is Not a Deadline

November 4, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Psychometric Assessments

November 4, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Firm Prospects for Law Firm Research

November 4, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Apply to Firms Only When You Are Prepared

October 30, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Slots Filling Quickly for the 1L Mock Interview Program

October 30, 2025

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

Researching Firms

October 30, 2025

Career Research and Resources, EIP, Job Search Logistics

What Should I Be Doing Now?

October 28, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

You Have an HLS Email Address. Use It!

October 28, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Networking

1L Mock Interview Program – Registration is Open Now!

October 23, 2025

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

Application Materials

October 23, 2025

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

1L Job Search

October 23, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Networking

1L Firm Applications

October 23, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Get Back in Touch with your References

October 16, 2025

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics, Networking

CSM 1L Job Bank Opens Tomorrow

October 14, 2025

Job Search Logistics

1L Private Sector Timeline

October 7, 2025

Job Search Logistics

OCS Resume & Cover Letter Workshops

October 1, 2025

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Networking: Your Most Important Tool for a Job Search

September 25, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Cover Letters

September 23, 2025

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

1L Resume Review- Happening Now!

September 23, 2025

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

1L Private Sector Timeline

September 18, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Using CSM

September 16, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Key Career Resources

September 11, 2025

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Interested in the Texas Legal Market? Join the Texas Club mailing list

September 4, 2025

Job Search Logistics

3L Job Search

August 13, 2025

Job Search Logistics

V-PIIP Virtual Interview Bid Deadline

August 13, 2025

Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Job Search Logistics

Public Interest Recruitment

August 6, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Public Interest Recruitment

August 6, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Holding Open an Offer to Pursue a Non-EIP Opportunity

July 30, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Offers

Continuing Your Job Search

July 23, 2025

Job Search Logistics

3L Job Search

July 23, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Offers

Last Chance to Bid on Rolling Applications

July 16, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Check the CSM Job Bank Regularly

July 16, 2025

Job Search Logistics

2L Judicial Clerkship Information

July 16, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Last Chance to Bid on Rolling Applications

July 9, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Additional Opportunities Beyond EIP

July 9, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Save the Dates for V-PIIP

July 9, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

The Job Search Beyond EIP

June 20, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Concerned About Your EIP Results?

June 18, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Applying in Smaller Markets

May 20, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Reminder: Complete Your Course Evaluations by 4/27 to Ensure You Have Your Grades

April 24, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Reminder: Complete Your Course Evaluations to Ensure You Have Your Grades

April 24, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

Writing Samples and References

April 22, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Reminder: Complete Your Course Evaluations to Ensure You Have Your Grades

April 22, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Reminder: Complete Your Course Evaluations to Ensure You Have Your Grades

April 17, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Reminder: Complete Your Course Evaluations to Ensure You Have Your Grades

April 10, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

1L Summer Job

April 8, 2025

Job Search Logistics

2L Recruitment and Smaller Markets

April 3, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Preliminary List of EIP Employers and Firm Application Links and Dates

April 1, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Making the Most of Spring Break

March 13, 2025

Job Search Logistics

1L Job Search

March 11, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Register for SPIF, Even if You Think You May Not Need It

March 11, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Summer Employment Dates

February 25, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics, On the Job and Professionalism

Creating a LinkedIn Profile

February 20, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Networking

No News from 1L Firm Applications?

February 20, 2025

Job Search Logistics

1L Summer Judicial Internships

February 18, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

Leveraging the HLS Alumni Network

February 13, 2025

Advice 1L, Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics, Networking

Whether or Not to Participate in EIP

February 13, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

What’s Next in the 1L Job Search

February 6, 2025

Job Search Logistics

SPIF Support for 2025 Judicial Summer Internships

February 4, 2025

Advice 1L, Advice 2L

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

Be Sure to Check Your Spam Folder

February 4, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Understanding 2L Summer Expectations From Your 1L Summer Firm Employer

February 4, 2025

Job Search Logistics, Offers

EIP Orientation is Next Thursday, February 6

January 30, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

How EIP Fits into Your Career Goals

January 23, 2025

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Grades and Your Job Search

January 22, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Remember to Update Your Applications by Sending Your Transcript

January 22, 2025

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Juggling Your 1L Job Options

January 13, 2025

Job Search Logistics

The 1L Summer Job Search: What Should I Be Doing Now?

January 9, 2025

Job Search Logistics

Law Firm Receptions and Your Job Search

December 18, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Timeline for Law Firm Applications

December 3, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Grades Release and Course Evaluations

November 26, 2024

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

1L Job Fair- Deadline Next Week

November 26, 2024

Job Search Logistics

3L Job Opportunities

November 21, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Bidding Now Open for 1L Job Fair

November 19, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Email Etiquette for the Job Hunter

November 19, 2024

Job Search Logistics, On the Job and Professionalism

Where to Find Job Postings

November 19, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Applying for 1L Diversity Positions at Law Firms

November 14, 2024

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

1L Applications to Law Firms

November 14, 2024

Job Search Logistics

1L Job Fair

November 14, 2024

Job Search Logistics

November 15 is Not a Deadline

November 12, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Where to Find Job Postings

November 7, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

You Have an HLS Email Address. Use It!

October 31, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Using CSM – The OCS Career Database

October 29, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Register for the 1L Mock Interview Program!

October 29, 2024

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

Resources for Writing a Strong Cover Letter

October 24, 2024

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Reminder- OCS 1L Resume Review Program

October 24, 2024

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Slots Filling Quickly for the 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program

October 24, 2024

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

Key Job Search Resources

October 22, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

1L Virtual Mock Interview Program – Registration is Open Now!

October 22, 2024

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

1L Virtual Mock Interview Program – Registration Opens October 21!

October 17, 2024

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

Polish Your Professional Presence

October 15, 2024

Job Search Logistics, On the Job and Professionalism

Networking: Your Most Important Tool for a Job Search

October 15, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Get Back in Touch with your References

October 15, 2024

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics, Networking

1L Private Sector Timeline

October 8, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Using CSM – The OCS Career Database

September 26, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Creating Your Legal Resume: Resources to Get You Started

September 26, 2024

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Key Career Resources

September 24, 2024

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

2026 & 2027 Clerkship Hiring Underway

September 12, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

2L Job Search

August 28, 2024

Job Search Logistics

3L Job Search

August 28, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Many 2025 Clerkships Still Available

August 28, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

Preview of Clerkship Applications

August 28, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

Beyond EIP

August 20, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Choice of Summer Job for Later Clerkship

August 15, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships, Offers

Holding Open an Offer to Pursue a Non-EIP Opportunity

August 15, 2024

Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Business Careers, Job Search Logistics, Offers

Job Opportunities Beyond EIP

August 13, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Interested in Splitting Your Summer? What You Should Know

August 13, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Offers

Public Interest Recruitment

August 8, 2024

Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Job Search Logistics

The Job Search Beyond EIP

August 6, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Feeling Concerned? Bid on Resume Collection Firms While You Can

August 1, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

The 3L Job Search

August 1, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Responding to Offers

August 1, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Offers

3L Job Search

July 26, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Offers

2L Diversity Scholarships, Preview, and EIP

June 11, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Summer Diversity Job Fairs

May 21, 2024

Job Search Logistics

EIP, Preview, and Smaller Markets

May 16, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Preview, EIP, and Smaller Markets

April 4, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

2024 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program Registration

March 21, 2024

Recruitment 1L, Recruitment 2L

Job Search Logistics

Navigating Interactions with Firms Where You Interviewed This Winter

March 19, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Making the Most of Spring Break

March 7, 2024

Job Search Logistics

2024 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program Registration

March 7, 2024

Recruitment 1L, Recruitment 2L

Job Search Logistics

Summer Employment Dates

March 5, 2024

Job Search Logistics, On the Job and Professionalism

1L Job Search

March 5, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Creating a LinkedIn Profile

February 29, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Register for SPIF, Even if You Think You May Not Need It

February 29, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Whether or Not to Participate in EIP

February 22, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

2024 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program Registration

February 22, 2024

Recruitment 1L, Recruitment 2L

Job Search Logistics

Leveraging the HLS Alumni Network

February 15, 2024

Advice 1L, Advice 2L, Advice 3L

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics, Networking

Understanding 2L Summer Expectations With Your 1L Summer Firm Employer

February 13, 2024

Job Search Logistics, Offers

What’s Next in the 1L Job Search

February 6, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Be Sure to Check Your Spam Folder

February 1, 2024

Job Search Logistics

EIP Orientation is Next Wednesday 2/7 - RSVP Now

January 30, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

How EIP Fits into Your Career Goals

January 22, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

Grades and Your Job Search

January 18, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Remember to Update Your Applications by Sending Your Transcripts

January 18, 2024

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

SIP Interview Schedules and Interview Drop Period

January 18, 2024

Recruitment 1L, Recruitment 2L

Job Search Logistics

RSVP for EIP Orientation on Wednesday, February 7

January 16, 2024

EIP, Job Search Logistics

The 1L Summer Job Search: What Should I Be Doing Now?

January 15, 2024

Job Search Logistics

SIP Bidding Ends at Noon Tomorrow

January 15, 2024

Recruitment 1L, Recruitment 2L

Job Search Logistics

Juggling Your 1L Job Options

January 11, 2024

Job Search Logistics

The International Summer Employment Program (ISEP) for 1Ls

January 9, 2024

Job Search Logistics

The 1L Summer Job Search: What Should I Be Doing Now?

January 2, 2024

Job Search Logistics

Spring Interview Program (SIP)

January 2, 2024

Recruitment 1L, Recruitment 2L, Recruitment 3L

Job Search Logistics

Law Firm Receptions and Your Job Search

December 19, 2023

Job Search Logistics, Networking

December 1 is Not a Deadline for Law Firm Applications

November 28, 2023

Job Search Logistics

1L Job Fair- Deadline Next Week

November 28, 2023

Job Search Logistics

Grades Release and Course Evaluations

November 28, 2023

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Applying for 1L Diversity Positions at Law Firms

November 21, 2023

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

1L Applications to Law Firms

November 20, 2023

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Email Etiquette for the Job Hunter

November 16, 2023

Job Search Logistics, On the Job and Professionalism

Where to Find Job Postings

November 16, 2023

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

1L Job Fair

November 14, 2023

Job Search Logistics

Help With 1L Law Firm Diversity Applications

November 9, 2023

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Mock Interview Program is Next Week

November 9, 2023

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

What to Expect at the Mock Interview Program Next Week

November 7, 2023

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

You Have an HLS Email Address. Use It!

November 2, 2023

Job Search Logistics, Networking

What Should I Be Doing Now?

November 2, 2023

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Slots Filling Quickly for the 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program

November 2, 2023

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

1L Private Sector Job Search Programs

October 31, 2023

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Using CSM – The OCS Career Database

October 31, 2023

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

1L Virtual Mock Interview Program – Registration is Open Now!

October 31, 2023

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

Resources for Writing a Strong Cover Letter

October 26, 2023

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Reminder- OCS 1L Resume Review Program

October 26, 2023

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

1L Virtual Mock Interview Program – Registration Opens October 30!

October 26, 2023

Interviewing, Job Search Logistics

Key Job Search Resources

October 24, 2023

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Networking: Your Most Important Tool for a Job Search

October 19, 2023

Job Search Logistics, Networking

Get Back in Touch with your References

October 19, 2023

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics, Networking

Polish Your Professional Presence

October 17, 2023

Job Search Logistics, On the Job and Professionalism

1L Job Search Timeline

October 11, 2023

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Key Career Resources

October 3, 2023

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

BJ’s Wholesale Club Info Session and Job Postings

October 3, 2023

Jobs 2L, Jobs 3L

Job Search Logistics

Creating Your Legal Resume: Resources to Get You Started

September 28, 2023

Application Materials, Job Search Logistics

Key Career Resources

September 26, 2023

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Career Planning- Getting Started

September 19, 2023

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Starting Your Career Planning at HLS

September 12, 2023

Career Research and Resources, Job Search Logistics

Slides from 2L Clerkship Update

September 12, 2023

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

2025 & 2026 Clerkship Hiring Underway

September 12, 2023

Job Search Logistics, Judicial Clerkships

No offers from EIP?

September 7, 2023

EIP, Job Search Logistics