The interview is your chance to differentiate yourself as a candidate. There is no better way to practice interviewing than through networking. Building your network and meeting attorneys is not only a great way to learn about firms and the profession, but it is also an essential skill in a relationship-based industry like the law.
Advice
Preparation and What to Expect
- Preparing for the Interview
- What to Expect and Conducting the Interview
- Dressing for the Interview
- Preparing Your Space for Virtual Interviews
- Psychometric Assessments
Interview Questions
- Questions Employers May Ask You
- Questions to Ask Employers
- Behavioral Interview Questions
- Interview Pitfalls
Callback Interviews
After Interviewing/Following Up
Resources
- Interview Preparation Worksheet (docx)
- Law Firm Assessment Grid (Word)
- Recruiting Policies and Guidelines for Students
- Recruiting Policies and Guidelines for Employers
Practice Interviewing
Podcasts and Videos
| Title | Media Type |
| Acing 1L Interviews | Podcast |
Updates from Hire Ground
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Callbacks and In-Person Interviews
Whether through Preview or following EIP Week (which is entirely virtual), you may be invited to conduct a callback interview in-person. If you have a choice of virtual or in-person, simply choose the one you prefer. Note that if you are in the same city, the firm may have a higher expectation that you would
July 2, 2024
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No Preview Interviews Yet?
If you haven’t received any invitations to interview through Preview yet, don’t panic. Remember, different markets and firms work on different timelines. You can check in on the firms on which you bid on the Interview Tracker to see if they have begun extending interview invitations. Focus on what you can control by ensuring you
June 27, 2024
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Tricky Interview Questions
While most interviews will be conversational and focus on your resume, you will sometimes get interviewers who will ask questions that students think of as tricky or stressful – some interviewers will ask you to discuss your favorite case from 1L year (hoping to engage in a discussion on the law and case holdings) or
June 27, 2024
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Resources to Help with Interviews
Interviews are the piece of Preview and EIP over which you have the most control. Make sure you are prepared. Review the many resources on interviewing available to you on the OCS website, including information on what to wear, possible interview questions and questions you can ask employers. Remember that you can also set up
June 25, 2024
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Preview Interview Scheduling
Reminder: employers have been asked to schedule interviews around your work schedules. If you are asked to interview during times you have work commitments, you are encouraged to let the firm know that and seek alternate interview times. While you want to be as flexible as possible in scheduling, your 1L summer job should be
June 25, 2024