There are multiple factors to consider when you reviewing an offer: some are logistical and factual, while others are more nuanced, and require deeper reflection into your professional aspirations. You may receive one job offer while waiting for another from a preferred employer. Be sure to acknowledge every job offer promptly and enthusiastically even if you need more time to respond definitively.
Advice
- Holding and Responding to Offers
- Evaluating Offers
- Evaluating Firms for Your Own Success
- Evaluating Firm Stability
- Salary Information
- Splitting the Summer
- Negotiating Offers from Small and Midsized Firms
- Logistics and Terms for Law Firms Offers
- Offer Receptions and Dinners
- Post Offer or Second Look Visits
Resources
- Law Firm Assessment Grid (Word)
- Sample Responses to Common Firm Emails and Calls
- Student Recruiting and Interview Program Policies
- Employer Recruiting Policies and Guidelines
Podcasts and Videos
| Title | Media Type |
|---|---|
| Early Offers | Podcast |
Updates from Hire Ground
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Declining Offers and Excess Callbacks
Remember, per our policies, you should not be holding more than 3 offers at any given time. The moment you decide a firm is no longer under consideration, promptly decline that offer. Do not simply wait for it to lapse or wait until you have completely finalized your decision. If you have an offer and
June 20, 2025
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Declining Offers
The moment you decide a firm is no longer under consideration, promptly decline that offer. If you already have an offer and receive a callback invitation you no longer wish to attend, decline or cancel that callback. By declining offers or interviews you no longer want in a timely manner, you are helping your classmates,
June 18, 2025
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Evaluating Law Firms
If you have received offers, there are several different factors you may wish to consider in reaching a decision. Some of these factors include size, location, practice areas, and diversity (our Law Firm Assessment Grid (Word) provides a good method for assessing and comparing many of these factors). Take a look at the Evaluating Offers
June 11, 2025
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Declining Offers
If you choose to decline an offer of summer employment, let the firm know as soon as you decide. Simply email the recruiting contact and tell them you were excited to receive the offer, that you really enjoyed meeting them, but that you had to make some difficult decisions and that you are unable to
June 9, 2025
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Declining Offers
The moment you decide a firm is no longer under consideration, promptly decline that offer. By declining offers in a timely manner, you are helping your classmates by freeing up offers, making a positive professional impression on employers, and focusing your energy only on offers you are strongly considering. Simply email the recruiting contact and
June 6, 2025