On the Job and Professionalism

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…

This summer when completing assignments, make sure you are using technology responsibly. Follow your employer’s AI and technology policies, recognizing that many employers now…

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…

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…

With exams behind you and a bit of time before your summer job, make sure you’re ready for the summer with our new Hotshot Legal learning track, …

Before graduating and turning your attention to bar prep, make sure you are practice-ready by using our new Hotshot Legal learning track, Foundations for…

If you haven’t thought about what you’ll need to wear for your summer position, now is a good time to start. You’ll want to…

Before you begin your summer job, take some time to prepare with our new Hotshot Legal learning track, Starting Strong: Core Skills for Summer…

Securing a 1L summer job is just the first step. Before starting your summer job, make sure you are ready by using our new Hotshot…

Securing a 2L summer associate position is just the first step. Before starting your summer job, make sure you are ready by using our new…

As you look ahead to graduation, join OCS for Managing the First 3 Years of Your Career next Wednesday, April 8 from 12:30-1:30. Learn…

As you look ahead to graduation and starting your first legal job next fall, make sure you are ready by using our new Hotshot Legal…