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Application Materials
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Only 2 More OCS Resume and Cover Letter Workshops!
October 29, 2024
Come to the upcoming Resume and Cover Letter Workshops – there are only 2 left this semester! These workshops are an easy way to…
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Resources for Writing a Strong Cover Letter
October 24, 2024
Some 1Ls have never written a cover letter, and many students simply dread writing one. Writing a cover letter does not have to be intimidating.
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Reminder- OCS 1L Resume Review Program
October 24, 2024
Take advantage of the OCS 1L Resume Review Program by submitting your resume for feedback from an OCS adviser before applying to employers. Now…
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Stop by Peer Adviser Hours for 1:1 Resume Help
October 22, 2024
Do you have quick questions about updating your resume before you send it in for review through the OCS 1L Resume Review Program? Bring…
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Get Back in Touch with your References
October 15, 2024
It’s time to reconnect with the people you will want to list as references during your upcoming summer job search. Former work supervisors and…
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The One-Page Resume
October 10, 2024
Your legal resume should be no longer than one page. Resumes should be easy to skim quickly as the reader will likely be reviewing a…
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OCS 1L Resume Review Program Now Open!
October 8, 2024
The OCS 1L Resume Review Program is your chance to submit your resume for feedback from an OCS adviser before applying to employers. Your…
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OCS Resume and Cover Letter Workshops
October 3, 2024
As you begin preparing your legal resume, a great first step is attending an OCS 1L Resume and Cover Letter Workshop. These workshops are…
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Creating Your Legal Resume: Resources to Get You Started
September 26, 2024
For those of you wanting to get started on the task of drafting your resume for next summer’s 1L job search, start with the…
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Requests from Firms for More Information
July 30, 2024
As part of an email notifying you of a callback, some firms may request additional documents, including a cover letter or GPA information, or they…
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If you are hoping to use a writing project from this summer’s job as a writing sample for EIP or future job searches, including…
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EIP Application Materials
July 16, 2024
You need a resume and transcript (unofficial) to bid on employers for EIP. You will upload your transcript to Flo Recruit just before EIP, and…
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As part of an email notifying you about an interview, some firms may request additional documents, including a cover letter, references, a writing sample,…
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Psychometric Assessments
June 25, 2024
More employers, including law firms, are using psychometric assessments as part of their hiring process. Psychometric assessments use a series of questions, games and scenarios…
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Check Your Preview Resume
June 17, 2024
Before submitting your resume to firms through EIP Preview, make sure it is updated and in the proper format. Even if you had a…
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Get Your Application Materials Ready for Preview
June 11, 2024
While you only need your resume and an unofficial transcript to bid on firms for Preview, employers may soon ask you for additional materials.
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Preview Resume Review Deadline – June 10
June 6, 2024
The deadline to have your resume reviewed for Preview/EIP bidding is June 10. If you have not already had an EIP resume review, this is…
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EIP Resume Review
March 28, 2024
The OCS EIP Resume Review Program is happening now. If you are participating in EIP and would like to have your resume reviewed…
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EIP Resume Review
February 20, 2024
If you are considering participating in EIP, now is a great time to get your materials ready. You may now submit your resume to OCS…
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Remember to Update Your Applications by Sending Your Transcripts
January 18, 2024
Now that grades have been released, be sure to send your transcripts to any employers you need to update. Many applications, particularly those with law…
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Private Sector Resume Review
January 4, 2024
If you did not submit your resume for review through the OCS 1L Resume Review Program in the fall, it is not too late to…