On the Job and Professionalism

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…

As you wrap up your summer job, you may be anticipating an offer from a law firm while also seeking a judicial clerkship. A few…

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

Conflicts checks are a necessary part of legal practice which will one day become second nature. You can simplify your life down the road…

If you have received an offer that you know you want to accept, or if you are otherwise no longer interested in a particular firm,…

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

If you have received an offer and are no longer interested in a particular firm, the firm would prefer you cancel your callback rather than…

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…

Having an issue on the job this summer? Worried you did something wrong or that something is not quite right? Don’t ignore it. You need…

With two days left of EIP, now is not the time to focus on the rearview mirror by dwelling on perceived mistakes or lack of…

Now that you have a couple of days of EIP under your belt, you may be feeling the effects of being “on” for interviews while…

After screener interviews, firms may follow up with you by either phone or email. Make sure your voicemail is set up with a professional-sounding outgoing…

You do not need to send thank you notes after EIP screening interviews. If you have a particularly strong connection with your interviewer or otherwise…

Missing deadlines is always unacceptable and could jeopardize your ability to secure an offer with your firm. Stay on top of all of your deadlines…

If you choose to decline an offer of summer employment, let the firm know as soon as you decide. Simply email the recruiting contact and…

Always be proactive so that you consistently have work. Aim to have a constant work stream to stay productive and continue learning. If you are…

The moment you decide a firm is no longer under consideration, promptly decline that offer. By declining offers in a timely manner, you are helping…

Reminder: employers have been asked to schedule interviews around your work schedules. If you are asked to interview during times you have work commitments, you…