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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Now is the Time- Update Your Resume
While you have some free time, this is an excellent opportunity to update your resume to reflect your work from this summer’s job. Writing job descriptions is much easier—and usually more effective—when the experience is still fresh and you can recall specific details. Be sure to also add any new positions you’ve taken on in
July 29, 2025
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Show Gratitude For Your Summer Experience
As you finish up your summer job, remember to show your gratitude to those individuals who helped you this summer. Whether they taught you something new, patiently answered your questions, or made your life easier in some way, reach out and let them know you are grateful for their help. It’s an easy thing to
July 23, 2025
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Requesting Permission to Use Work Product as a Writing Sample
If you are hoping to use a writing project from this summer’s job as a writing sample for future job searches, including judicial clerkships, you will need to ask permission. Before you leave the job, ask permission to take redacted versions of the written work product with you to use as a writing sample. If
July 16, 2025
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How to Handle an “Exit” Interview
At the end of your summer program, you may be asked to meet with a member of the recruiting team to discuss your time with the firm. Keep in mind that your comments likely will be considered when evaluating your candidacy with that employer. Remain positive- hopefully it will be easy to do so. Remember,
July 16, 2025
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Handling Clerkships and Law Firm Offers
As you wrap up your summer job, you may be anticipating an offer from a law firm while also seeking a judicial clerkship. A few factors to consider:
July 16, 2025