The interview is your chance to differentiate yourself as a candidate. There is no better way to practice interviewing than through networking. Building your network and meeting attorneys is not only a great way to learn about firms and the profession, but it is also an essential skill in a relationship-based industry like the law.
Advice
Preparation and What to Expect
- Preparing for the Interview
- What to Expect and Conducting the Interview
- Dressing for the Interview
- Preparing Your Space for Virtual Interviews
- Psychometric Assessments
Interview Questions
- Questions Employers May Ask You
- Questions to Ask Employers
- Behavioral Interview Questions
- Interview Pitfalls
Callback Interviews
After Interviewing/Following Up
Resources
- Interview Preparation Worksheet (docx)
- Law Firm Assessment Grid (Word)
- Recruiting Policies and Guidelines for Students
- Recruiting Policies and Guidelines for Employers
Practice Interviewing
Podcasts and Videos
| Title | Media Type |
| Acing 1L Interviews | Podcast |
Updates from Hire Ground
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Preparing for the 1L Mock Interview Program
The 1L Mock Interview Program is a low-pressure event that gives you the chance to work out any interviewing kinks before your real interviews in the coming months. To prepare for your interviews: make sure you’ve followed the steps outlined on the 1L Mock Interview Program page, including uploading your resume to Flo Recruit, confirm
October 31, 2024
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Mock Interview Program – Private Sector Slots Now Full
If you were not able to sign up for a private sector mock interview, sign up for a JD Mock interview in CSM (which will be conducted by an OCS Adviser). If you would like your interview to be conducted in Flo Recruit (the interviewing platform many firms will use for interviews), email ocs@law.harvard.edu and
October 31, 2024
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Register for the 1L Mock Interview Program!
The 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program is an opportunity to practice interviewing for a private or public sector legal job; each interview will begin with 20 minutes interviewing (based largely on your draft resume) and will be followed by 10 minutes of feedback. Private sector mock interviews run November 4 – 8, and public sector
October 29, 2024
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Slots Filling Quickly for the 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program
Sign up for the 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program today! Registration is open, and slots are filling up quickly. Wherever you plan to apply this summer, you should consider this valuable opportunity to get a check up on your interviewing skills. It does not matter if your mock interview is with a public sector or
October 24, 2024
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1L Virtual Mock Interview Program – Registration is Open Now!
The 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program offers you a stress-free opportunity to practice your interview skills before starting your summer job search. Attorneys from the public and private sectors will be available to conduct virtual mock-interviews and give you candid feedback. Private sector mock interviews are available Monday, November 4 – Friday, November 8. Learn
October 22, 2024