Early Interview Program
The Early Interview Program (“EIP”) is Harvard’s signature law firm recruiting event, where more than 700 law firm offices from across the country (and some international) seek to hire HLS students.
Popular Resources for EIP
Popular Resources for Recruiting Programs and Direct Applications
Popular Resources for Application Materials
Updates from Hire Ground
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What’s Next in the 1L Job Search
Many 1Ls are still seeking jobs for this summer. Most Big Law firm hiring is starting to wrap up, but in-house legal department hiring is picking up. Check the CSM job bank regularly for new postings and also check LinkedIn.com/jobs. Use the Who Worked Where lists to identify employers who have hired HLS 1Ls previously. Reach out to students
February 6, 2025
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SPIF Support for 2025 Judicial Summer Internships
Due to federal hiring changes impacting in-process summer employment searches, judicial internships are eligible for summer public interest funding (SPIF) for the summer of 2025. These jobs allow you to work directly with federal and state judges and their law clerks, many of whom are recent HLS alums. Please review Judicial Internships for information about
February 4, 2025
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Be Sure to Check Your Spam Folder
Make sure to check your spam folders for employer communications. From time-to-time these emails (including some interview invitations and rejection emails) are picked up by spam filters.
February 4, 2025
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Understanding 2L Summer Expectations From Your 1L Summer Firm Employer
If you are planning to join a large law firm for 1L summer, do you have a clear sense of the firm’s expectations for your 2L summer? Remember that firms usually do not give 1L summer associates post-graduation offers. Those offers come from your 2L summer. Does your 1L firm offer a “2-week touchback” during
February 4, 2025
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EIP Orientation is Next Thursday, February 6
EIP Orientation is next Thursday, February 6 at 12:30. In this kickoff program, you’ll learn what to expect from EIP, how to develop your strategy, and how to use the spring semester to maximize your success. If you are considering EIP, we strongly encourage you to attend.
January 30, 2025