Interviewing well is critical to success. A great interview can overcome numerous obstacles, and a poor interview can harm even the best candidates. The good news is that everyone can improve their interview game through in depth preparation and practice.
Podcasts and Videos
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| Acing 1L Interviews | Podcast |
Updates from Hire Ground
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Sample Communications With Employers
The recruitment process often means needing to communicate with employers, and sometimes those communications can be tricky. Our Communicating With Employers page includes sample language to get you started for a variety of situations, including checking in on applications, requesting extensions, requesting additional interview times or a virtual interview, and alerting an employer of another
April 17, 2025
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Update Your Interview Tracker Tonight
Reminder to update your interview tracker survey tonight as the OCS Interview Tracker spreadsheet will be updated tomorrow. Timely updates ensure that the data we publish in Interview Tracker is robust and up to date.
April 17, 2025
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Your Interview Narrative
The key to a successful interview is preparation and practice. Being prepared is not just knowing about the employer but being able to talk about yourself and why you are a strong fit for the firm and its practice areas. Now is a great time to begin working on your narrative and connecting the dots
April 15, 2025
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When Will I Hear From Employers?
If you have started applying directly to firms for 2L summer, you may be wondering how quickly you will hear back. Different firms and markets act on different timelines. Some firms may get back to students extremely quickly (within a day or two), while many employers will not extend invitations for a week or more.
April 15, 2025
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Psychometric Assessments
More employers, including law firms, are using psychometric assessments as part of their hiring process. Psychometric assessments use a series of questions, games and scenarios to gather insight on your cognition, personality, and behavioral tendencies. You may be asked to complete these by some employers or be asked to “connect” on one of these platforms.
April 10, 2025