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OCS
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Evaluating Firms and Offers
October 20, 2022
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…
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Researching Firm Stability
October 20, 2022
Resources for Researching Firm Stability The American Lawyer The American Lawyer publishes its annual “AmLaw 100” list that includes a number of financial…
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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 default for interview attire remains formal. This holds true for both virtual and…
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Screener and Callback Interview Logistics
October 20, 2022
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…
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On the Job and Professionalism
October 20, 2022
Advice Resources Podcasts and Videos TITLE FORMAT Managing the First Years of Your Career Video Summer Success in a Remote Setting Video…
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Offers
October 20, 2022
Resources Updates from Hire Ground…
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Interviews in the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
Podcasts and Videos Title Media Type Acing 1L Interviews Podcast Updates from Hire Ground…
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Enter Bids for EIP
October 20, 2022
Overview of EIP Bidding Process You can submit a maximum of 25 bids for EIP. In some instances, you can exceed the 25 bid maximum.
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What to Expect at EIP
October 20, 2022
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…
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EIP Statistics
October 20, 2022
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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EIP Recruiter Contact Information
October 20, 2022
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…
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2L Recruiting and EIP Employer List
October 20, 2022
Download the Employer List Information Included in the List Tab 1: Direct Application Only Employers Tab 2: EIP Resume Collection Employers Tab 3: …
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Your Online Presence and LinkedIn Profile
October 20, 2022
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…
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Writing Samples for LL.M. Students
October 20, 2022
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…
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Writing Sample for the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
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…
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Transcript for the Private Sector Job Search
October 20, 2022
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…
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Resumes for the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
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…
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Resumes for LL.M. Students
October 20, 2022
Your resume is one of the most important documents you will draft during your time at Harvard. It is the first and only impression a…
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Resumes and Deal/Representative Matters Sheets for Alumni
October 20, 2022
Length Space Saving Tips Education Section 5 to 7 Years after Graduation Between 7 and 10 Years after Graduation 10 Years or More after Graduation…
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References for the Private Sector Job Search
October 20, 2022
About References What? Who/How Many? When/How? Alumni Concerns While Working Reference Sheet Information and Formatting Your reference sheet should include: Staying in Touch/Following Up Before…
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References for LL.M. Students
October 20, 2022
Your references should not appear on your resume, but instead, be listed on a separate sheet of paper and provided when requested by an employer.