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Preview and EIP Week

The Early Interview Program (“EIP”) is Harvard’s signature law firm recruiting event, where more than 700 law firm offices from across the country (and some international) seek to hire HLS students. “EIP” includes EIP Preview and EIP Week.

Understanding Preview and EIP

Updates from Hire Ground

  • 2L Job Search

    If you have not yet received an offer for 2L summer, we encourage you to reach out to OCS through drop-in hours or by making an appointment with an OCS adviser so we can work with you on a 2L job search strategy. Be sure to continue checking the CSM job bank, which currently has

    August 28, 2024

  • 3L Job Search

    If you did not receive an offer from your 2L summer firm or are hoping to find a different, post-graduation opportunity, we encourage you to reach out to OCS through drop-in hours or by making an appointment with an OCS adviser if you have not done so already. We can work with you on a

    August 28, 2024

  • Many 2025 Clerkships Still Available

    It’s not too late to start applying for 2025 clerkships, as one great option for after graduation.  Our latest tracking of judges’ hiring status shows many terrific openings. The best way to get started is to dig into our roadmap of the application process. After reviewing the online resources, feel free to schedule an appointment

    August 28, 2024

  • Preview of Clerkship Applications

    If you are interested in clerking for a judge, you may wish to browse through the latest information about judges’ timelines for accepting applications, focusing on the column for minimum years of law school to apply. Most rising 2Ls likely will want to wait until after your 2L year to apply, which gives you plenty

    August 28, 2024

  • Beyond EIP

    If EIP didn’t go as well as you hoped, or if you are hoping to cast a broader net, you may be wondering what to do next. First, we encourage you to reach out to OCS through drop-in hours or by making an appointment with an OCS adviser if you have not already. You should

    August 20, 2024