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Sample Resumes Legal resumes have a few basic formats that include the same information. We suggest using one of the formats in the sample resumes…

About References WHAT? WHO/HOW MANY? HOW? ALUMNI CONCERNS WHILE WORKING Reference Sheet Information and Formatting  Your reference sheet should include: Staying in Touch/Following Up Before…

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…

Cover Letter Basics Necessity Cover letters are necessary for most 1L job applications and are generally required for many job postings – you should expect…

An Exploratory Process The Early Interview Program (EIP) at HLS provide an exceptional opportunity to interview with top “BigLaw” firms and some boutiques from across…

Quick Links and Appointments/Drop-ins Quick Links Drop-in Advising Quick questions? Stop by the OCS Suite during the school year or the OCS Zoom room over…

If you are a member of one of the student groups: joint degree, SJD, visiting, or you took a leave of absence that impacts your…

The following dates and deadlines are in Eastern Time (ET). Use a time converter to update these times for your time zone and mark them in…

New videos and podcasts will be added throughout the spring semester – check back regularly for new releases. EIP Podcasts and Videos Program name Roadmap…

What is EIP? EIP is a virtual interview program that will take place over 5 weekdays, from June 12-18, 2025 during the later afternoon and…

Overview The Spring Interview Program (SIP) consists of virtual interviews with private sector employers. Interviews will take place virtually on January 27 – February 4,…

Below are the website that may be useful when searching for both legal and non-legal positions.  If you are looking for a legal job, be…

Students considering whether to participate in these job fairs should keep the following in mind: EIP-Specific Considerations Job Fairs Academic Year 2024-25 Information for job…

Our International Summer Employment Program (ISEP) provides 1Ls with the opportunity to work abroad at prominent foreign (non-US/UK) law firms. ISEP provides you with a…

These scholarships or bonuses provide students with an opportunity to work in a large firm during their first or second summers and are a way…

Private Sector & Judicial Clerkships The HLS Job Bank is located in Career Services Manager (CSM) and contains full-time, part-time, summer opportunities, and contract positions in…

Documents Whether you are applying via an online portal or email, you should submit your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript as PDF documents,…

Management consulting firms will recruit law students given their analytical reasoning, logical analysis skills and intellectual curiosity, but it is still important to demonstrate an…

Application Timeline and Method For all consulting firms, students submit applications directly through the firm’s website. Bain, BCG, and McKinsey actively engage with HLS, and…

Our Practice Area podcasts provide introductions to numerous legal practice areas, most of which are prevalent in Big Law firms, but also some that are…