Advice
- Professionalism Primer
- Dressing for Interviews, Receptions, and Work
- From Student to Associate: Navigating the Transition
- Law Firm Economics
- Understand Your Law Firm’s Business Model
- Understand Performance Evaluations
Resources
- Hotshot Legal uses short videos to teach a range of legal and business topics. The videos provide simple explanations of complex concepts. Topics include Accounting & Finance, M&A Basics, Excel & Data Analysis, and Venture Financing, and new content is continually added.
- Prepare to Practice program by LexisNexis. This tutorial is design to help students master some of the practical skills you need to arrive practice ready on day one.
- Developing the Professional Lawyer – Student Tip Videos. Created by the National Association for Law Placement, these interactive e-learning modules are a simple way to help you focus on some of the core elements of professionalism.
Podcasts and Videos
| TITLE | FORMAT |
|---|---|
| Managing the First Years of Your Career | Video |
| Summer Success in a Remote Setting | Video |
| How a Law Firm is Run and Why it Matters to You Julie Jones, Chair of Ropes and Gray | Video |
| How a Law Firm is Run and Why it Matters to you Kevyn Orr, Partner-in-Charge Washington, Jones Day | Video |
Updates from Hire Ground
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EIP Day Four: Keep Your Eyes on the Road Ahead of You
With two days left of EIP, now is not the time to focus on the rearview mirror by dwelling on perceived mistakes or lack of success. Each interview is a fresh chance to impress. Remember, the interviewers ahead are excited to see you and not judging you on your earlier interviews. Focus on what you
June 17, 2025
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Treat Every Interview as if it Were Your First
Now that you have a couple of days of EIP under your belt, you may be feeling the effects of being “on” for interviews while juggling your summer job. Remember, every interviewer is meeting you for the first time and they are also juggling interviews with their workdays. Being upbeat and enthusiastic about the interview
June 16, 2025
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Check Your Voicemail and Spam Folder
After screener interviews, firms may follow up with you by either phone or email. Make sure your voicemail is set up with a professional-sounding outgoing message, and make sure you check it frequently. Also be sure to check your email spam folder to ensure you do not miss any messages from employers.
June 13, 2025
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Thank You Notes
You do not need to send thank you notes after EIP screening interviews. If you have a particularly strong connection with your interviewer or otherwise feel strongly that you would like to send a thank you note, remember it must be error free. A thank you note with any misspellings, grammatical errors, formatting issues, or
June 12, 2025
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Dealing with Deadlines
Missing deadlines is always unacceptable and could jeopardize your ability to secure an offer with your firm. Stay on top of all of your deadlines so that you are able to turn in every project that has been assigned to you. If you are having difficulties, remember that OCS advisers are available throughout the summer
June 11, 2025