Advice
- Professionalism Primer
- Dressing for Interviews, Receptions, and Work
- From Student to Associate: Navigating the Transition
- Law Firm Economics
- Understand Your Law Firm’s Business Model
- Understand Performance Evaluations
Resources
- Hotshot Legal uses short videos to teach a range of legal and business topics. The videos provide simple explanations of complex concepts. Topics include Accounting & Finance, M&A Basics, Excel & Data Analysis, and Venture Financing, and new content is continually added.
- Prepare to Practice program by LexisNexis. This tutorial is design to help students master some of the practical skills you need to arrive practice ready on day one.
- Developing the Professional Lawyer – Student Tip Videos. Created by the National Association for Law Placement, these interactive e-learning modules are a simple way to help you focus on some of the core elements of professionalism.
Podcasts and Videos
| TITLE | FORMAT |
|---|---|
| Managing the First Years of Your Career | Video |
| Summer Success in a Remote Setting | Video |
| How a Law Firm is Run and Why it Matters to You Julie Jones, Chair of Ropes and Gray | Video |
| How a Law Firm is Run and Why it Matters to you Kevyn Orr, Partner-in-Charge Washington, Jones Day | Video |
Updates from Hire Ground
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If you respond “yes” to an event, go!
Firms track student attendance at their receptions, including no-shows. If, for any reason, you cannot attend an event to which you have RSVP’d “yes” you must let the firm know by sending them an email before the event. When it comes to attending events, consider the following scenarios. Best: If you plan to attend a
January 30, 2025
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Communicating With Employers
You may now feel confident with your legal resume and crafting a cover letter, but sometimes communicating with employers after you have applied feels tricky. Our Communicating With Employers page includes sample language to get you started for a variety of situations, including checking in on applications, requesting additional interview times or a virtual interview,
January 23, 2025
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What to Wear to Employer Events
Wondering what to wear to law firm events? The dress code for these events can vary by firm and type of event, but the default is business casual. What is that? This can mean dress pants or a skirt, a pressed button-down shirt (no tie) or a nice sweater, and nice shoes. When in doubt,
January 16, 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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What if I Can’t Make it to an Employer Event?
With numerous employer events coming up in the next few months, it’s inevitable that some will conflict with your schedule. If you’re unable to attend an event for a firm you’re interested in, you can politely RSVP that you have a conflict and also express your interest in learning more about the firm. You can
January 9, 2025