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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…

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…

While many law firms permit split summers, most have strict limitations on both the duration of time students must spend at the law firm and…

What is a Post Offer or Second Look Visit? A post-offer or “second look” visit is an opportunity to meet with more attorneys and allows…

What are Offer Receptions or Dinners? After extending an offer, many firms invite candidates to dinners or receptions, which may be held at their offices,…

Unlike most large law firms, which tend to pay a going “market rate” for associates, salaries at small and mid-sized firms vary widely and may…

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,…

Employers participating in HLS organized recruitment programs are subject to HLS Guidelines on the timing for holding and responding to offers. Hold Open No More…

Note that if you have questions relating to compensation, hours, benefits, or other sensitive issues, it is generally best to ask about those matters after…

Resources for Researching Firm Stability The American Lawyer The American Lawyer publishes its annual “AmLaw 100” list that includes a number of financial…

Dressing for Interviews What to Wear for In-Person and Virtual Interview The default for interview attire remains formal. This holds true for both virtual and…

Responding to Invitations All interview invitations should be acknowledged promptly (within 24 hours at most), even if you are unsure if you want to accept…

Advice Resources Podcasts and Videos TITLE FORMAT Managing the First Years of Your Career Video Summer Success in a Remote Setting Video…

Resources Updates from Hire Ground…

Podcasts and Videos Title Media Type Acing 1L Interviews Podcast Updates from Hire Ground…

Limit Conflicts During the Conflict Review period you should record any times that you will be not be available for an EIP interview due to…

You can submit a maximum of 25 bids for EIP. In some instances, you can exceed the 25 bid maximum. See “(No) Multiple Interviews” in…

Overview The Resume Collection employers are a mix of firm offices in major markets, offices of large firms in smaller markets, small and midsized firms…

4. Tech Issues & Troubleshooting If you are having technical issues the fastest way to get help is to contact Flo Recruit support using the blue chat…

Employers that participate annually in the Early Interview Program (EIP) create a “track record” of the number of interviews conducted, the number of callback invitations extended, the…

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