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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Evaluating Law Firms
Whether you are attending callbacks or trying to finalize your decision after receiving an offer, review the OCS webpage on Evaluating Firms and Offers page. Knowing how to evaluate the firms can help you know what to look for or ask about in your callback interviews or post-offer office visits. Our Law Firm Assessment Grid
February 5, 2026
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No Callbacks? Check in With OCS
If you haven’t received interviews or heard from EIP firms or direct applications, we encourage you to check in with OCS. We have appointments available this week and drop-in advising. This process moves quickly, so we encourage you to check in early and often as your job search continues. You should also complete/update your interview
February 3, 2026
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Following Up After Callbacks
If you have not heard back from a firm where you did a callback interview, you can and should follow up, particularly if you need to decide on another offer. If it has been over a week since your interviews, or if the firm said you should hear by a certain date and that date
February 3, 2026
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2026 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program Registration
Loyola University Chicago School of Law is hosting the 2026 Patent Law Interview Program virtually on Thursday and Friday, June 4 & 5, 2026. This nationwide interview program targets patent law employers and rising 2L (current 1Ls) and rising 3L (current 2Ls) students. Students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering or a technical science
February 3, 2026
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The Importance of the Interview
As you move through the recruiting process, many things are out of your control. However, one thing you still control is your preparation for the interview. Being a well-prepared, polished and confident interviewer will set you apart and can result in more callback invitations, more offers, and more choices. Review the Interviews section of the
January 29, 2026