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.
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Updates from Hire Ground
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Interview Pitfalls
Most interviews will be conversational and focus on your resume and law school experience so far. However, there are some common pitfalls we see when students do not interview as well as they hope. Review our interview resources to ensure you avoid those pitfalls. Interviews need not be intimidating as long as you are prepared.
November 12, 2026
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Inside the Interview- From the Firm’s Perspective
Wondering what interviewers and hiring committees are really looking for in candidates? Get the employers’ perspective from the Director of Global Recruiting at Milbank, Alexandra Paslawsky, in our new video, Inside the Interview With Milbank. Get advice on how to prepare, what to highlight from your non-legal experiences, and how to approach a conversational interview.
November 10, 2026
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Mock Interviews with OCS
Recruiting can be nerve-racking, but knowing what to expect can help you feel more confident and prepared. Schedule a mock interview with OCS to practice sharing your story and putting your best foot forward. No advanced preparation is needed for a mock interview. Just come as you are, at any stage of the process.
November 5, 2026
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Schedule an OCS Mock Interview
Interviewing is a key component of the law firm recruitment process and doing it well requires preparation and practice. Making time to do a mock interview with OCS now, will help you in your networking conversations and give you plenty of time to make adjustments or conduct another practice interview if needed. Think of a
October 29, 2026
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Interviews and Your Narrative
Interviewing is a key component of the law firm recruitment process, and doing it well requires preparation and practice. Before you turn your full attention to preparing for the end of the semester and exams, meet with an OCS adviser for either a mock interview or a discussion of your overall interview narrative. No matter
October 20, 2026