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On the Job and Professionalism
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Learn How to Start Strong
April 2, 2026
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…
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Save the Date- Launching Your Legal Career
March 26, 2026
As you look ahead to graduation, save the date for Launching Your Legal Career on Wednesday, April 8 during the lunch break. Join OCS…
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Closing the Loop After 2L Job Search
March 24, 2026
Remember, if you received multiple offers for 2L summer, be sure to tie up all loose ends from the process. If a firm you declined…
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Check Your Voicemail and Spam Folder
March 10, 2026
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…
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Treat Every Interview as if it Were Your First
March 10, 2026
Now that you have a couple of days of EIP Virtual Interviews under your belt, you may be feeling the effects of being “on” for…
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Acing Your Firm Summer
February 26, 2026
If you are headed to a firm this summer, you may be considering how to put your best foot forward and make a strong impression.
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Acing Your Firm Summer
February 24, 2026
If you are a 1L headed to a firm this summer, you may be considering how to put your best foot forward and make a…
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Reminder: Close the Loop with Employers
February 19, 2026
If you were fortunate enough to receive multiple offers for 2L summer, take stock of whether you have tied up all loose ends from the…
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Declining Offers
February 5, 2026
Remember, you should not be holding more than 3 offers at any given time. The moment you decide a firm is no longer under consideration,…
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Extensions on Offers
February 3, 2026
If an employer gives you an offer with a deadline that feels tight, you may request an extension—but only if you are reasonably sure…
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Declining Offers
January 20, 2026
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…
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Sample Emails for Communicating with Employers
January 15, 2026
The recruitment process often means needing to communicate with employers, and sometimes those communications can be tricky. Our Sample Emails for Communicating with Employers…
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Notifying Firms of Competing Offers
January 15, 2026
If you have received an offer from a direct application, and are hoping to hear back from other firms, you can and should let those…
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Set Up and Check Your Voicemail
January 8, 2026
If you have not done so already, ensure you have a professional voicemail greeting set up and ready, and get in the habit of checking…
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Email Etiquette for the Job Hunter
November 11, 2025
As you begin sending out applications for summer job opportunities or for networking inquiries, review these tips on professional email etiquette.
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Strategic Networking Podcast Series- Developing a Networking Plan
October 16, 2025
Networking is one of your best tools for learning about legal practice, differentiating law firms, and creating lasting relationships in the profession. Our Strategic…
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Firm Fair: Preparation and Tips
October 16, 2025
Firm Fair is just around the corner- Wednesday, October 22. To prepare, start by reviewing the list of participating firms and consider which ones…
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Strategic Networking Podcast Series- The Value of Networking
October 14, 2025
Networking is one of your best tools for learning about legal practices, differentiating law firms, and creating lasting relationships in the profession. Our Strategic…