On the Job and Professionalism

If you are hoping to use a writing project from this summer’s job as a writing sample for future job searches, including judicial…

As your summer employment winds down, remember to show your gratitude to those individuals who have helped you this summer, including attorneys and staff. Whether…

As you wrap up your summer job, many of you may be anticipating an offer from a law firm in the coming weeks.  If you…

At the end of your summer program, you may be asked to meet with a member of the recruiting team to discuss your time with…

With a few weeks left in your summer job, now is the time to be intentional. Take stock: what did you hope to learn, who…

You are almost at the finish line with your summer job. It is important to keep up your energy and to continue to produce excellent…

As you get to know your coworkers this summer, you may find yourself growing more comfortable with some of your colleagues. Remember, the people you…

Conflicts checks are a necessary part of legal practice which will one day become second nature. Beginning to track the client matters on which…

Many employers have mid-summer reviews to check in with their summer associates or interns. Avoid being defensive and take any feedback in stride. If you…

You may have noticed that supervising attorneys often have individual preferences for how they like information to be formatted and communicated to them. For example,…

Missing deadlines is always unacceptable and could jeopardize your ability to secure an offer or a strong reference. Stay on top of all of your…

Every year OCS and OPIA publish The Who Worked Where lists, which show where rising 2L and 3L students are working over the summer.

Having a problem at your job this summer or worried you might have made a mistake? Don’t ignore it. Small issues can quickly turn into…

In any legal job, your relationships are just as important as your work product. Look for chances to work with a range of attorneys and…

As you start your summer job, it’s important to go all-in, even if you are considering changing firms or markets. To maximize your options either…

On the job, always be proactive about getting work. Aim for a steady work stream to stay productive and continue learning. If your workload is…

Every piece of work you turn in should be the highest quality that you are capable of. Even if you are asked for a “draft,”…

To the extent you have any choices among projects in your summer job, try to seek out writing projects. These projects will help develop your…