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Job Search Logistics
Updates from Hire Ground
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3Ls: Simpson Thatcher Seeking HLS Applications
The following employers are actively seeking direct applications from HLS candidates.
July 16, 2026
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2Ls: Skadden, LA Seeking HLS Applications
The following employers are actively seeking direct applications from HLS candidates.
July 16, 2026
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Save the Dates for V-PIIP
If you are considering a 3L job search, note that bidding for V-PIIP opens on August 5, and virtual employer chats are happening August 5-11. Don’t miss this opportunity to interview with public sector employers, plaintiffs’ firms, and private public interest firms for postgraduate opportunities.
July 9, 2026
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Plaintiffs’ Law Association Job Fair
If you are interested in connecting with plaintiff-side attorneys, interviewing for a 2027 2L summer associate position, or looking for a full-time post-graduate plaintiff-side role, check out the National Plaintiffs’ Law Association Job Fair 2026. The registration deadline is Sunday, June 21. Note that if selected for an interview, interview slots could conflict with your
May 21, 2026
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Deadline This Sunday- Complete Your Course Evaluations to Ensure You Have Your Grades
Your spring grades’ release will be delayed if you do not complete your spring course evaluations by the deadline this Sunday, April 26. Grades are usually released in early June and a delay would mean you would not receive grades until mid-June (7-10 days late). Delayed grades could impact your ability to have a complete
April 23, 2026