Interviews, Offers, On The Job

As you approach EIP, a callback, or any other interview, many things are out of your control. Your grades and previous experience are what they are. However, one thing you still control is your preparation for the interview. Being a well-prepared, polished and confident interviewer can set you apart from the other students interviewing and

May 29, 2025

With the initial bidding period closed, now is a great time to send out an additional wave of direct applications to firms if you do not yet have an offer. In particular, large firms that have historically recruited HLS students through EIP but who are this year encouraging direct applications, are great targets. In the

May 29, 2025

If you have received an offer from a direct application, but are hoping to hear back from other firms, you can and should let those other firms know about your offer. You can use the receipt of an offer as a reason to check in with an employer you have not yet heard from or

May 29, 2025

Every piece of work you turn in should be the highest quality that you are capable of. Even if you are asked for a “draft,” you should take the time and effort to turn in a polished piece of work. Check your citations and proofread carefully. Do not rely on spell-check. Make sure you follow

May 29, 2025

To the extent you have any choices among projects in your summer job, try to seek out writing projects. These projects will help develop your writing skills and be a helpful source of writing samples for future job searches, including for judicial clerkships. Before you leave the job, ask for permission to use writing from

May 29, 2025