Interviewing

The recruitment process often means needing to communicate with employers, and sometimes those communications can be tricky. Our Sample Emails for Communicating with Employers…

Some firms will be inviting students to conduct screening interviews before callbacks and others will invite students “straight to callback.” When you hear from a…

Firms will receive your EIP resume collection applications tomorrow (Wednesday January 14). We expect many firms to extend interview invitations by the end of next…

After EIP packets go out to employers tomorrow, knowing which firms are responding (and when) will be crucial for everyone. We are relying on you…

The interview is the piece of the recruiting process over which you have the most control, so make the most of it! Now is the…

Most interviews will be conversational and focus on your resume and law school experience so far. However, there are some common pitfalls we see when…

While students often worry about grades, the real difference-maker in the law firm recruiting is the interview. And the key to a strong interview is…

Remember to schedule your interviews so they do not conflict with class. Firms are flexible and often offer interview times beyond what you can see…

Many law firms are using psychometric assessments as part of their hiring process. Psychometric assessments use a series of questions, games, and scenarios to gather…

We anticipate most law firm interviewing will happen in January, so now is the time to ensure you are interview ready. If you have not…

As you approach EIP, a callback, or any other interview, many things are out of your control. Your exams and resulting grades and previous experience…

Remember, if scheduling interviews during J-term, you should not be scheduling interviews during class time. Employers have been notified of our policies and are expected…

With exams behind you, now is the time to ensure you are interview ready. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to…

Success in law firm recruitment comes down to two key elements: firm selection and interviews. Choosing the right firms is one key component of a…

OCS has appointments available for mock interviews in the coming weeks, and if you have not already done one, we encourage you to schedule…

As we head into reading and exam period, we ask that you avoid interviewing until after exams. Interviewing during this critical time takes away from…

OCS will continue to offer mock interviews in December, January, and beyond. The interview is the part of the recruitment process over which you have…

Interviewing is a key component of the recruitment process, but doing it well requires preparation and practice. Before you get too busy studying for final…

Interviewing is a key component of the law firm recruitment process; doing it well requires preparation and practice. Before you get too busy studying for…

Sign up for the 1L Mock Interview Program today! Registration is open, and slots are filling up quickly. Wherever you plan to apply, you…

The 1L Mock Interview Program is a low-pressure event that gives you the chance to fine-tune your interview skills before your real interviews in the…