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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Deciding Between or Among Offers
If you are deciding among offers, review our webpage on Evaluating Offers for guidance on narrowing down the choices and the factors to consider. Note that once you do accept an offer, you are expected to honor your commitment to that employer. While these decisions can be difficult, there is rarely a “wrong” choice. You
January 23, 2025
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Requesting Extensions on Offers
At this point in the 1L summer job search, you may be receiving offers from some positions while still interviewing for others. If an employer has extended an offer with a deadline that does not allow you enough time to interview with and decide between other employers, you may ask the first employer to extend
January 16, 2025
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Responding to Return Offers
If you received an offer to return to your summer firm for permanent employment, remember that for offers made before September 2, you need to respond by October 1 (or within 28 days if the offer was made after September 2). For more information, including suggestions on what to say, visit the OCS website at
September 19, 2024
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Evaluating Offers
If you find yourself in the enviable but difficult position of having to choose between multiple offers, there are several different factors you may wish to consider when narrowing down your choices. Some of these factors include size, location, practice areas, and diversity (our Law Firm Assessment Grid (Word) provides a good method for assessing
August 15, 2024
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Choice of Summer Job for Later Clerkship
Does your choice of a job for next summer have much impact on a later clerkship search? The short answer is no, not enough to make the clerkship angle a deciding factor. Once you have made the decision based on other factors, list your 2L summer job on your resume even before you have a
August 15, 2024