Application Materials
Your application materials should pitch your candidacy through a compelling narrative that showcases your unique skills.
Job Search Logistics
Updates from Hire Ground
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Direct Applications Before J-Term
We encourage anyone applying for 2L summer associate positions with law firms that are not participating in the EIP Resume Collection to do so before J-term begins. For firms that are participating in the EIP resume collection, bids are due on January 12 at noon. Review the “Get Ready” section of the 2L Recruiting and
December 22, 2025
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1L Summer Jobs: OPIA’s Spring Interview Program
If you haven’t already, be sure to save the dates for OPIA’s Spring Interview Program. SIP is a streamlined way to apply to a number of 1L summer employers in the public sector at once. You can view the participating employers in CSM now, with virtual employer chats happening at the start of j-term, and
December 22, 2025
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Direct Applications
As part of the application process, firms may request more from you than just a resume and eventual transcript.
December 18, 2025
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Mock Interview Appointments Available Now
With exams behind you, now is the time to ensure you are interview ready. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to schedule a mock interview appointment. The interview is the part of the recruitment process over which you have the most control, so do what you can to ensure you are
December 16, 2025
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2L Summer Associate Jobs and the Employer List Spreadsheet
Over the winter break, students should submit 2L summer applications to firms that are not participating in the EIP Resume Collection AND to a small number of top-choice employers, even if those firms are participating in the EIP Resume Collection (bids for the Resume Collection are due January 12 at noon). You should download the
December 16, 2025