On the Job and Professionalism

This summer when completing assignments, make sure you are using firm technology wisely. Do not use firm technology for personal use, always use reputable…

Make sure you are ready to put your best foot forward this summer. If you haven’t already, review the Professionalism Primer section of our…

As you begin preparing for your summer job and continue your 2L job search, make sure you have a professional voicemail greeting on your phone.

As you begin preparing for your summer job, ensure you have a professional voicemail greeting set up and ready, and get in the habit of…

The recruitment process means ongoing communications with employers, some of which are sensitive or tricky. Our Communicating With Employers page includes sample language to…

Learn how to maximize your first years at a law firm and how to position yourself for a move when the time is right! Join…

Learn how to maximize your first years at a law firm and how to position yourself for a move when the time is right! Join…

For 1Ls hoping to participate in the Harvard Law Review’s Writing Competition which takes place from Sunday, May 18 to Saturday, May 24, there…

As you hear back from employers after interviews, we want to remind you about the timing guidelines for responding to offers. Private sector employers…

When finalizing your summer plans, remember that EIP begins on Thursday, June 12 and ends on Wednesday, June 18. Interviews will take place in the…

If you responded “yes” to a law firm reception and can no longer attend, you must let the firm know as soon as possible. Simply…

As you know, many firms are hosting events for 1Ls this spring. As your first step in EIP preparation and research, use the events to…

After attending employer events, many students wonder about following up with those they met at the event. After a particularly good or lengthy conversation…

If you want to decline an offer, remember that even declining an offer is an opportunity to build your reputation and cultivate a relationship.

Firms track student attendance at their receptions, including no-shows. If, for any reason, you cannot attend an event to which you have RSVP’d “yes” you…

You may now feel confident with your legal resume and crafting a cover letter, but sometimes communicating with employers after you have applied feels tricky.

Wondering what to wear to law firm events? The dress code for these events can vary by firm and type of event, but the…

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…