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Offers
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Timing Guidelines and Responding to Offers
August 10, 2023
Offers may come soon after callback interviews, and we want to remind you about the timing guidelines for responding to offers. Employers participating in…
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Preview Offer Deadlines and Planning Ahead
August 8, 2023
If you have an offer from Preview, be sure you understand our policies on holding offers. If you asked for an extension until August…
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Responding to Offers
August 8, 2023
If you received an offer to return to your summer firm for permanent employment (prior to September 2), you will have until October 1 to…
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Preview Offer Decisions
August 4, 2023
If you have offers from Preview, you may have sought an extension until after EIP. With EIP Week behind you, you should again evaluate…
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Decline Excess Offers
July 27, 2023
If you have multiple offers from Preview, remember you need to narrow your list down to no more than three offers, and you may…
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When you receive an offer from your firm to return after graduation, express your gratitude for the opportunity and communicate enthusiasm about the firm. However,…
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3L Job Search
July 25, 2023
As you wrap up this summer’s job, you may be considering a move to another firm, options outside of big law, or be worried you…
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Preview Offers
July 20, 2023
With Preview wrapping up and EIP ahead, you may find yourself in the enviable but difficult position of having to choose between multiple offers. There…
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Preview Offer Extensions and Declining Offers
July 20, 2023
While you may ask for an extension to August 18 for early offers from 2 employers, you should think about whether you can make your…
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Preview Offers- Timing and Extensions
July 5, 2023
If you are in the fortunate position of having received an offer (or offers) through Preview, be sure to familiarize yourself with our policies on…
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Evaluating Law Firms
June 27, 2023
You may be scheduling Preview interviews or looking ahead to EIP. Before you get too far into the process, review the OCS page on…
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You may wonder how firms you interviewed with this winter fit in with EIP.
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Understanding 2L Summer Expectations With Your 1L Summer Firm Employer
February 14, 2023
If you are planning to join a large law firm for 1L summer, do you have a clear sense of the firm’s expectations for 2L summer?
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Turning Down Offers
February 2, 2023
If you want to decline an offer, remember that even declining an offer is an opportunity to build your reputation and cultivate a relationship. Handle it professionally by following these guidelines.
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Deciding Between or Among Offers
January 31, 2023
If you are deciding among offers, review our website on Evaluating Offers for guidance on narrowing down the choices and the factors to consider. Note that once you do accept an offer, you are expected to honor your commitment to that employer.
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Requesting Extensions on Offers
January 19, 2023
At this point in the 1L summer job search, you may be receiving offers from some positions while still interviewing for others. If an employer has extended you an offer with a deadline that does not allow you enough time to interview with and decide between other employers, you may ask the first employer to extend their decision deadline.
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Reminders on Post-Graduate Offers
August 25, 2022
If you received an offer to return to your summer firm for permanent employment, make sure you are aware of the timelines for your decision.
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Pay it Forward and Decline Excess Offers
August 23, 2022
If you have multiple offers from Preview or EIP, you must your list down to no more than three offers and promptly decline any offers you feel confident you will not accept.
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Offer Dinners
August 23, 2022
Many firms hold offer dinners or other events for students who have received offers from the firm. You may be wondering if you should attend and what kinds of questions you should ask. Visit our Offer Dinners page to learn more.
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Deciding Among or Between Offers: Focus on the Important Factors
August 23, 2022
Some firms go “all out” when attempting to convince a candidate to accept their offer of summer employment. Other firms take a more subtle approach.
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What is a ‘Second Look’ and is it Necessary?
August 18, 2022
Some firms may offer or suggest a “second look” or post-offer visit. This may be a second visit to the office after an in-person callback or visiting the office for the first-time following virtual interviews.