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Logistics and Terms for Law Firms Offers
October 20, 2022
If you have any questions about the timing of an offer, the terms of an offer you receive, or how to respond to an offer,…
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Holding and Responding to Offers
October 20, 2022
Employers participating in HLS organized recruitment programs are subject to HLS Guidelines on the timing for holding and responding to offers. Hold Open No More…
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Evaluating Firms and Offers
October 20, 2022
Note that if you have questions relating to compensation, hours, benefits, or other sensitive issues, it is generally best to ask about those matters after…
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Researching Firm Stability
October 20, 2022
Resources for Researching Firm Stability The American Lawyer The American Lawyer publishes its annual “AmLaw 100” list that includes a number of financial…
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Dressing for Interviews, Receptions, and Work
October 20, 2022
Dressing for Interviews What to Wear for In-Person and Virtual Interview The default for interview attire remains formal. This holds true for both virtual and…
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Screener and Callback Interview Logistics
October 20, 2022
Responding to Invitations All interview invitations should be acknowledged promptly (within 24 hours at most), even if you are unsure if you want to accept…
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Record EIP Interview Conflicts
October 20, 2022
Limit Conflicts During the Conflict Review period you should record any times that you will be not be available for an EIP interview due to…
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Enter Bids for EIP
October 20, 2022
You can submit a maximum of 25 bids for EIP. In some instances, you can exceed the 25 bid maximum. See “(No) Multiple Interviews” in…
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What to Expect at EIP
October 20, 2022
4. Tech Issues & Troubleshooting If you are having technical issues the fastest way to get help is to contact Flo Recruit support using the blue chat…
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EIP Statistics
October 20, 2022
Employers that participate annually in the Early Interview Program (EIP) create a “track record” of the number of interviews conducted, the number of callback invitations extended, the…
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EIP Recruiter Contact Information
October 20, 2022
Email OCS at ocs@law.harvard.edu if you have questions or if a contact’s email is not working. If you are reaching out about a direct application, search…
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2L Recruiting and EIP Employer List
October 20, 2022
Download the Employer List Information Included in the List Tab 1: Direct Application Only Employers Tab 2: EIP Resume Collection Employers Tab 3: …
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Add and Drop Assigned EIP Interviews
October 20, 2022
Add/Drop Strategy Before dropping or adding interviews, review the balance of employers on your EIP interview schedule and take stock of your overall candidacy as you…
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Your Online Presence and LinkedIn Profile
October 20, 2022
Polish Your Online Presence Be mindful of your online presence since potential employers will Google you and look for you on social media. Even with…
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Writing Sample for the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
When choosing your writing sample, keep in mind the following key suggestions: Getting Your Writing Sample Beyond your 1L year, the development of a writing…
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Transcript for the Private Sector Job Search
October 20, 2022
How to Get your Transcript Providing Transcripts to Employers Employers typically request an unofficial copy of your Harvard Law School transcript when you apply for…
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Resumes for the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
Resume Tutorial Video Before you begin on your job search, you’ll need a resume. In this tutorial, OCS Adviser Yih-hsien Shen will walk you through…
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References for the Private Sector Job Search
October 20, 2022
About References What? Who/How Many? When/How? Alumni Concerns While Working Reference Sheet Information and Formatting Your reference sheet should include: Staying in Touch/Following Up Before…
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OCS Resume Review Program
October 20, 2022
Note: If you are applying to public sector jobs, submit your materials to OPIA for review. Take care before you submit as OPIA’s requirements for…
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Cover Letters for the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
Cover Letter Basics Structure Necessity Cover letters are necessary for most applications– you should expect to submit a cover letter unless the posting indicates otherwise. Note…
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How EIP Fits Into Your Career Goals
October 20, 2022
An Exploratory Process The Early Interview Program (EIP) at HLS provide an exceptional opportunity to interview with top “Big Law” firms and some boutiques from…