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Interviews, Offers, and On the Job Resources

Updates from Hire Ground

  • No-shows? No, no!

    If you responded “yes” to a law firm reception and can no longer attend, you must let the firm know as soon as possible. Simply not showing up is unprofessional and reflects poorly you and on HLS. Additionally, firms track who failed to show up. To change your rsvp, find the event in CSM and

    February 20, 2025

  • Making the Most of Employer Events

    As you know, many firms are hosting events for 1Ls this spring. As your first step in EIP preparation and research, use the events to learn more about the firms, their attorneys, and their work- information that can help you differentiate the firms from one another and be used later in interviews to discuss your

    February 11, 2025

  • Following Up After Events

    After attending employer events, many students wonder about following up with those they met at the event. After a particularly good or lengthy conversation with an attorney, or if an attorney or recruiter encourages you to follow up, it is entirely appropriate to follow up with an email. This can be as simple as thanking

    February 6, 2025

  • Turning Down Offers

    If you want to decline an offer, remember that even declining an offer is an opportunity to build your reputation and cultivate a relationship. Handle it professionally by following these guidelines. Give a response as soon as you have decided to decline and always by the date you promised. Always call or email the person

    February 4, 2025

  • Understanding 2L Summer Expectations From Your 1L Summer Firm Employer

    If you are planning to join a large law firm for 1L summer, do you have a clear sense of the firm’s expectations for your 2L summer? Remember that firms usually do not give 1L summer associates post-graduation offers. Those offers come from your 2L summer. Does your 1L firm offer a “2-week touchback” during

    February 4, 2025