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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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
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Developing a Networking Plan
Networking is one of your best tools for learning about legal practice, differentiating law firms, and creating lasting relationships in the profession. But with all the networking options available to you, you may be wondering how best to use your time. Stop in to our 3L peer advisers’ office hours to learn from someone who
October 13, 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
March 24, 2026
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Notifying Firms of Offers
If you have recently received an offer, and are hoping to hear back from other firms, you can and should let those other firms know about your offer. You can use the receipt of an offer as a reason to check in with an employer you have not yet heard from or to follow-up after
March 24, 2026
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Callback Preparation: Know Your Firm and Practice Areas!
If you received a callback interview invitation, congratulations! Now it’s time to do a deep dive into your firm so you can have the best possible interview. To prepare, make sure you:
March 12, 2026