Recruiting and Job Search
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There are many ways to secure a job as an HLS student; whether you are a 1L, 2L or 3L, your job search will take many different turns and twists to end up at your destination. Here we provide many resources to assist you. Don’t begin your job search without a game plan.
Steps for the Job Search
Steps for the Job Search
- Know the Big Picture
- Prepare Your Materials
- Find a 1L Summer Job
- Find a 2L Summer Job
- Find Post-Grad Job
Know the Big Picture
Before you begin your search, follow these three steps:
Prepare Your Materials
Job applications have different material requirements.
Find a 1L Summer Job
For a successful 1L summer job search, do the following:
Find a 2L Summer Job
For a successful 2L summer job search, do the following:
Find Post-Grad Job
For a successful post-graduate job search, do the following:
Recruiting Programs @ HLS
Recruiting Programs @ HLS
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Early Interview Program
(EIP)
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(EIP)
Much of 2L hiring by law firms is facilitated through our extensive recruiting program known as the Early Interview Program (EIP). The program has two components: EIP Week and the EIP Resume Collection.Continue Reading -
Non-EIP Recruitment Options
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For rising 2Ls and 3Ls, there are recruiting options outside of EIP for government, non-profit, business, finance and some law firm employers.Continue Reading -
Resume Book Program
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Large direct application program in Aug & Sept with many law firms for 2L summer and post-graduate opportunities.Continue Reading -
CSM Job Bank
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The one-stop-shop database for career-related activities and events, including job postings and recruiting programs.Continue Reading -
Summer Job Fairs
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Various off-campus summer programs primarily for 2L summer diversity positions at law firms.Continue Reading -
Diversity Scholarships & Fellowships
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Direct application program starting in Dec for 1L & 2L summer diversity positions, primarily at law firmsContinue Reading -
International Summer Employment Program
(ISEP)
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(ISEP)
Small direct application program in early Jan for 1L summer internships at foreign law firms.Continue Reading -
Spring Interview Program
(SIP)
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(SIP)
Small on-campus program in late Jan primarily for 1L summer positions of all types.Continue Reading -
Cool Legal Internship Positions
(CLIP)
Continue ReadingCool Legal Internship Positions
(CLIP)
Direct application program starting in Dec for 1L & 2L summer in-house internships.Continue Reading