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Judicial Clerkships from HLS
October 20, 2022
Recent Numbers In recent years, we have had approximately 250+ judicial clerks each year. Total Clerkships: 2019-2023* As of 1/9/2024 Court20192020202120222023*U.S. Supreme975810U.S. Circuit113110116119108U.S. District124116117117112Other Federal47897State…
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Judicial Clerkship Roadmap
October 20, 2022
Key Pages Introduction to Judicial Clerkships 10/04/23 Timeline for Applications Recommendation Form…
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General Guidelines for U.S. Supreme Court Clerkships
October 20, 2022
The application process for Supreme Court clerkships is no more streamlined than the application process for other types of clerkships. While some general guidelines apply…
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Clerkship Program Library
October 20, 2022
Program NameProgram DateRe-release DateClerkship Interview PanelApril 3, 2024 Meet the Justice: Hon. Richard Bernstein, Michigan Supreme CourtMarch 28, 2024 Meet the…
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Understand Your Law Firm’s Business Model
October 20, 2022
You will be gathering important information in your first year, such as: What kind of work do you enjoy? Where can you find the best work?…
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Understand Performance Evaluations
October 20, 2022
Understanding what you are being evaluated on is an important part of knowing how to do well. Your evaluation goes beyond doing good work; how…
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Professionalism Primer
October 20, 2022
Reminder that OCS will be open all summer and advisers are available answer any of your career-related questions, concerns on the job, or anything else. …
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Law Firm Economics
October 20, 2022
Law Firm Structure Law firms in the United States are typically organized as partnerships. These partnerships employ administrative support staff and attorneys. The attorneys within…
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From Student to Associate: Navigating the Transition
October 20, 2022
Managing the Unexpected Some firms will provide you with structured tools to help you succeed, such as training programs and mentors. Other firms are less…
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Splitting the Summer
October 20, 2022
Not all firms allow split summers: some firms may allow splits with certain limitations. Firms are typically more amenable to splits with employers that are…
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Post Offer or Second Look Visits
October 20, 2022
What is a Post Offer or Second Look Visit? A post-offer or “second look” visit is an opportunity for an offeree to meet with more…
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Offer Receptions and Dinners
October 20, 2022
What are Offer Receptions or Dinners? After receiving an offer, some firms may invite you to attend a dinner and/or reception at their offices or…
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Negotiating Offers from Small and Midsized Firms
October 20, 2022
Unlike most large law firms, which pay a going “market rate” for a first year associate, salaries at small and mid-sized firms vary widely and…
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Logistics and Terms for Law Firms Offers
October 20, 2022
If you have any questions about the timing of an offer, the terms of an offer you receive, or how to respond to an offer,…
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Holding and Responding to Offers
October 20, 2022
Employers participating in HLS organized recruitment programs such as EIP, EIP Preview, EIP Resume Collection, or SIP are subject to HLS Guidelines on the timing…
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Evaluating Offers
October 20, 2022
Resource for Comparing Firms Law Firm Assessment Grid provides a good method for assessing and comparing offers. Law Firm Assessment Grid (Word)…
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Evaluating Firms for Your Own Success
October 20, 2022
Resource for Comparing Firms Law Firm Assessment Grid provides a good method for assessing and comparing offers. Law Firm Assessment Grid (Word)…
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Evaluating Firm Stability
October 20, 2022
One of the more challenging factors of a firm to evaluate is the state of their finances and their overall organizational stability. How much debt does the firm carry? What is the associate and partner attrition (i.e. turnover) rate?…
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Dressing for Interviews, Receptions, and Work
October 20, 2022
Dressing for Interviews What to Wear for In-Person and Virtual Interview The expectations of the legal profession with regard to attire continue to evolve. The…