EIP

It is early, but EIP Preview bidding is only 3 months away. Now is a great time to focus on Leg 2 of the EIP Roadmap: getting your materials ready. You may now submit your resume to OCS for EIP Resume Review. Add this summer’s employer if you know where you will be working, and simply leave space for the job description which you will fill in this summer.

If you are considering participation in EIP, review The EIP Roadmap for a sense of what’s to come, what you can do now and in the coming months, and a framework for thinking about EIP planning and preparation.

Are you considering participating in the Early Interview Program (EIP) this summer? Save the dates for How to EIP Week, March 7-10. This week-long series of 30-minute lunch-hour programs will give specialized EIP advice on a range of topics.

Managing your 1L job search while also and planning for 2L summer recruitment is a lot to manage in addition to your schoolwork. To help keep you on-track and organized, use the 1L Spring Forward Checklist (bit.ly/ocscareerchecklist).

EIP is a fast-moving process with a lot of moving parts, but you hold the keys to your success. Review our EIP FAQ page for answers to many common questions about EIP to gain a better understanding of what’s to come. If you were unable to attend EIP Orientation last week, you can now view a recording of the program and the slides.

If you think that you will be participating in EIP this summer, please complete EIP Registration in CSM so we can best prepare you for this program and also plan for appropriate resources and advising time. If you are unsure, review How Does Law Firm Hiring & EIP Work and How EIP Fits Into Your Career Goals or make an appointment to meet with an OCS adviser.

Wondering how to learn what Big Law practice is all about as you consider participation in EIP? We’ve partnered with Hotshot (a digital learning provider for the legal industry) to create 3 self-directed learning tracks to give you a taste of Big Law practice: Intro to Big Law, Intro to Legal Practice: Litigation, and Intro to Legal Practice: Corporate.

Want to know more about what Big Law practice is all about as you head into the summer? We’ve partnered with Hotshot (a digital learning provider for the legal industry) to create 3 self-directed learning tracks to give you a taste of Big Law practice: Intro to Big Law, Intro to Legal Practice: Litigation, and Intro to Legal Practice: Corporate.

Your primary focus now should still be on your academics and 1L summer job search. However, some of you may be beginning to think about planning for EIP.

Are you considering participating in the Early Interview Program (EIP) this summer? The first step is to attend our kickoff event, EIP Orientation: Essentials You Need to Know on Wednesday, February 16 at 7pm.

As you begin planning for your 1L summer, be sure to review the EIP Dates & Deadlines in Leg 1 of the EIP Roadmap (bit.ly/eiproadmap). Notably, be sure to register for next week’s EIP Orientation: Essentials You Need to Know and remember that your summer job should end by July 29 if you plan to participate in EIP.

Last week, we told you about the EIP Roadmap (bit.ly/eiproadmap), your one-stop page for all things EIP. As a first step in thinking about EIP, start by making sure you understand How EIP Fits in Your Career Goals, How Law Firm Hiring Works, and register for EIP Orientation: Essentials You Need to Know, our EIP kickoff.

While your primary focus should be on your academics and 1L summer job search, some of you may be beginning to think about planning for EIP. The EIP Roadmap (bit.ly/eiproadmap) will give you a sense of what’s to come, what you can do now and in the coming months, and serve as your framework for thinking about EIP planning and preparation.

Students often question the value of networking and attending employer events, but informational interviews and employer events are actually great ways to make meaningful and strategic connections with EIP firms that are of interest to you.

Are you considering participating in the Early Interview Program (EIP) this summer? The first step is to attend our kickoff event, EIP Orientation: Essentials You Need to Know on Wednesday, February 16 at 7 pm ET. This program is essential if you plan to participate in EIP so you can know what is ahead and how to prepare.

As you think about your plans for this summer, we want to make sure you are aware of the timeline for 2L summer recruiting. EIP will take place remotely August 1-5, 2022.

As you continue your 1L summer job search and begin mapping out your career goals, we encourage you to consider the Early Interview Program (EIP). As noted in our message to all 1Ls yesterday 2022 EIP will take place from August 1 to August 5 and will be conducted virtually.

CSM is OCS’ online recruiting tool. In CSM, you can view and RSVP for OCS events and employer chats or receptions, search for and find job postings, and find many additional resources for your job search.

We would like to remind you that if you participated in EIP and were fortunate enough to receive multiple offers, make sure you have tied up all loose ends. If a firm asked you to let them know where you decided to go and you haven’t already done so, send a quick email to again thank the firm for the opportunity to interview and let them know where you will be going next summer.

If you have not yet secured an offer from EIP, we encourage you to reach out to OCS. Perhaps you will receive an offer soon from a firm with which you did callback interviews, but the process moves quickly, so now is the time to take action on a backup plan just in case. Either schedule an appointment with an OCS adviser or take advantage of our walk-in hours.

If you participated in EIP and were fortunate enough to receive multiple offers, take stock of whether you have tied up all loose ends from the process.