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  • Selecting Recommendation Writers

    October 20, 2022

    Number Judges tend to require a minimum of either two or three letters of recommendation. Enough judges require three that you will need to arrange…

  • Review of Clerkship Application Materials

    October 20, 2022

    All applicants are encouraged to have a clerkship advisor review their materials before submission. Please plan ahead because at busy times of the year, many applicants tend…

  • Resume for Clerkships

    October 20, 2022

    Most general guidelines for other resumes carry over into the context of judicial clerkships. Then, some more specific points come into play as follows. Overall Try…

  • Overseas-Trained LL.M. Interview Program

    October 20, 2022

    Harvard participates in the annual Overseas-Trained LL.M. Interview Program. The program is administered by Columbia University, and LL.M. students from Harvard, Columbia, University of Michigan,…

  • Requesting Recommendation Letters

    October 20, 2022

    Faculty are accustomed to being asked for recommendation letters for clerkships, so it is not a big deal for them. Still, do what you can…

  • Openings for Clerkships

    October 20, 2022

    Judges vary and overlap in their hiring cycles. If you have an initial list of judges in whom you have interest, confirm whether they actually…

  • Non-HLS-Faculty Recommendation Logistics

    October 20, 2022

    People outside Harvard Law School may not be accustomed to submitting recommendations, particularly clerkship recommendations. Therefore, try to be proactive in anticipating their questions and making the process…

  • Nominees to Become New Judges

    October 20, 2022

    New judges are appointed regularly and can provide exciting additional clerkship opportunities. Some even line up prospective clerks before they are confirmed as judges.  Nominees…

  • Methods of Submission for Clerkship Applications

    October 20, 2022

    There are three methods of submitting judicial clerkship applications and recommendations: After you have decided to which judges you want to apply, you will need…

  • Judges’ Contact Information

    October 20, 2022

    Mail Merges If you are applying to more than a few judges, you and your recommenders do not need manually to copy and paste judges’…

  • HLS Faculty Recommendation Logistics

    October 20, 2022

    Harvard faculty members and assistants prepare many clerkship recommendations each year, so it is very important for you to understand and abide by internal procedures. After…

  • Cover Letters for Clerkships

    October 20, 2022

    Your cover letters should be addressed individually to each judge. The most efficient way to produce this result is to download an Excel file of…

  • How EIP Fits Into Your Career Goals

    October 20, 2022

    An Exploratory Process The Early Interview Program (EIP) at HLS provide an exceptional opportunity to interview with top “BigLaw” firms and some boutiques from across…

  • EIP Roadmap

    October 20, 2022

    Quick Links and Appointments/Drop-ins Quick Links Drop-in Advising Quick questions? Stop by the OCS Suite during the school year or the OCS Zoom room over…

  • EIP Information for Joint Degree, LOA, Visiting and SJD Students

    October 20, 2022

    If you are a member of one of the student groups: joint degree, SJD, visiting, or you took a leave of absence that impacts your…

  • EIP for Transfer Students

    October 20, 2022

  • EIP Dates and Deadlines

    October 20, 2022

    The following dates and deadlines are in Eastern Time (ET). Use a time converter to update these times for your time zone and mark them in…

  • EIP Program and Podcast Library

    October 20, 2022

    New videos and podcasts will be added throughout the spring semester – check back regularly for new releases. EIP Podcasts and Videos Program name Category…

  • Understanding EIP

    October 20, 2022

    What is EIP? EIP is a virtual interview program that will take place over 5 weekdays, from June 12-18, 2025 during the later afternoon and…

  • Spring Interview Program (SIP)

    October 20, 2022

    Overview The Spring Interview Program (SIP) consists of virtual interviews with private sector employers. Interviews will take place virtually on January 27 – February 4,…

  • Job Listing Resources

    October 20, 2022

    HLS Alumni looking for jobs may find the resources below helpful. In addition, alumni should review information for alumni and can always make