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Interviews, Offers, On The Job

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Interviews, Offers, and On the Job Resources

Updates from Hire Ground

  • Callbacks and In-Person Interviews

    Whether through Preview or following EIP Week (which is entirely virtual), you may be invited to conduct a callback interview in-person. If you have a choice of virtual or in-person, simply choose the one you prefer. Note that if you are in the same city, the firm may have a higher expectation that you would

    July 2, 2024

  • Preview Offers- Timing and Extensions

    If you are in the fortunate position of having received an offer (or offers) already, be sure to familiarize yourself with our policies on holding and responding to offers. Firms interview and make offers to students from law schools around the country, and it is typically just an oversight that they have not reflected HLS-specific

    July 2, 2024

  • Maintain a Constant Work Stream

    Always be proactive so that you consistently have work. Aim to have a constant work stream to stay productive and continue learning. If you are not getting enough work, or if you can anticipate that your current work will be ending shortly, speak with your mentor, a supervisor, or the firm’s summer coordinator to keep

    July 2, 2024

  • No Preview Interviews Yet?

    If you haven’t received any invitations to interview through Preview yet, don’t panic. Remember, different markets and firms work on different timelines. You can check in on the firms on which you bid on the Interview Tracker to see if they have begun extending interview invitations. Focus on what you can control by ensuring you

    June 27, 2024

  • Tricky Interview Questions

    While most interviews will be conversational and focus on your resume, you will sometimes get interviewers who will ask questions that students think of as tricky or stressful – some interviewers will ask you to discuss your favorite case from 1L year (hoping to engage in a discussion on the law and case holdings) or

    June 27, 2024