Interviews, Offers, On The Job

Conflicts checks are a necessary part of legal practice which will one day become second nature. You can simplify your life down the road by beginning to track the client matters on which you work this summer. While most firms have complex case management systems to track and check for conflicts, you can simplify things

July 3, 2025

If you applied to any firms through the EIP Resume Collections and have not heard back, you can call or email the recruiting contact at the firm to follow up. Introduce yourself, tell them you applied through Harvard’s EIP Resume Collection, and reaffirm your interest in the firm. Politely ask if they can tell you

July 3, 2025

If you have upcoming callbacks, congratulations! Preparation is key, so make sure you: Remember that you can also set up an appointment with an OCS adviser to do a mock interview, where you will get candid feedback on your interviewing style and advice on any challenges you may have. Even if you have some interviews

July 1, 2025

Receiving multiple offers is exciting, and it can be hard to turn down a great opportunity. However, once you decide you are not really considering a firm, let the firm know right away. It will take no more than a minute to email the recruiting contact and tell them you were excited to receive the

July 1, 2025

If you have received an offer that you know you want to accept, or if you are otherwise no longer interested in a particular firm, the firm would prefer you cancel your callback than spend their time and resources on a callback interview. If you wish to cancel, do so as soon as possible. Call

July 1, 2025