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Interviews, Offers, and On the Job Resources

Updates from Hire Ground

  • Holding Open an Offer to Pursue a Non-EIP Opportunity 

    As you consider offers from firms this summer, we remind you to review our webpage on Holding and Responding to Offers for information on timelines and requirements for responding. Full-Time offers from a past or current employer remain open until either October 1 of your final year of law school or 28 days from the

    July 30, 2025

  • Now is the Time- Update Your Resume

    While you have some free time, this is an excellent opportunity to update your resume to reflect your work from this summer’s job. Writing job descriptions is much easier—and usually more effective—when the experience is still fresh and you can recall specific details. Be sure to also add any new positions you’ve taken on in

    July 29, 2025

  • Show Gratitude For Your Summer Experience

    As you finish up your summer job, remember to show your gratitude to those individuals who helped you this summer. Whether they taught you something new, patiently answered your questions, or made your life easier in some way, reach out and let them know you are grateful for their help. It’s an easy thing to

    July 23, 2025

  • 3L Job Search 

    As you wrap up your summer job, you may be considering a move to another firm, options outside of Big Law, or be worried you will not receive an offer from your firm. Whatever the reason for considering a 3L job search, it’s important to develop your game plan. The 3L job search typically involves

    July 23, 2025

  • Post-Graduate Offers 

    If you receive an offer to return to your summer firm for permanent employment, make sure you are aware of the timelines for your decision. For offers made before September 2, you will have until October 1 to accept the offer (or 28 days if the offer is made after September 2). For more information,

    July 23, 2025