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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…

Overview of EIP Bidding Process You can submit a maximum of 25 bids for EIP Virtual Interviews. In some instances, you can exceed the 25…

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…

Email OCS at ocs@law.harvard.edu if you have questions or if a contact’s email is not working. If you are reaching out about a direct application, search…

EIP Virtual Interviews Employer List Changes to the List Changes to the list of employers participating in EIP Virtual Interviews will be posted below. Information…

Polish Your Online Presence  Be mindful of your online presence since potential employers will Google you and look for you on social media. Even with…

Most prospective employers will ask you to provide a piece of legal writing at some point in the recruitment process. A writing sample should demonstrate…

When choosing your writing sample, keep in mind the following key suggestions: Getting Your Writing Sample Beyond your 1L year, the development of a writing…

How to Get your Transcript Providing Transcripts to Employers Employers typically request an unofficial copy of your Harvard Law School transcript when you apply for…

Resume Tutorial Video Before you begin on your job search, you’ll need a resume. In this tutorial, OCS Adviser Yih-hsien Shen will walk you through…