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Interviews, Offers, On The Job

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Phone: 617-495-3119
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Interviews, Offers, and On the Job Resources

Updates from Hire Ground

  • Sample Communications With Employers

    The recruitment process often means needing to communicate with employers, and sometimes those communications can be tricky. Our Communicating With Employers page includes sample language to get you started for a variety of situations, including checking in on applications, requesting extensions, requesting additional interview times or a virtual interview, and alerting an employer of another

    April 17, 2025

  • Update Your Interview Tracker Tonight

    Reminder to update your interview tracker survey tonight as the OCS Interview Tracker spreadsheet will be updated tomorrow. Timely updates ensure that the data we publish in Interview Tracker is robust and up to date.

    April 17, 2025

  • Your Interview Narrative

    The key to a successful interview is preparation and practice. Being prepared is not just knowing about the employer but being able to talk about yourself and why you are a strong fit for the firm and its practice areas. Now is a great time to begin working on your narrative and connecting the dots

    April 15, 2025

  • When Will I Hear From Employers?

    If you have started applying directly to firms for 2L summer, you may be wondering how quickly you will hear back. Different firms and markets act on different timelines. Some firms may get back to students extremely quickly (within a day or two), while many employers will not extend invitations for a week or more.

    April 15, 2025

  • Managing the First Years of Your Career

    Learn how to maximize your first years at a law firm and how to position yourself for a move when the time is right! Join us on April 16: Managing the First Three Years of Your Career. RSVP by Friday, April 11 if you would like lunch.

    April 10, 2025