On the Job and Professionalism

As firms start outreach to students about Preview interviews, make sure your voicemail is set up and professional and that you are checking it frequently. Also…

Before employers start reaching out to students about Preview interviews, make sure your voicemail is set up and that the message is professional.

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…

As you start your summer job, you may already be thinking about what’s next and considering a change of firm or market next summer/after graduation.

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 firm technology wisely. Do not use firm technology for personal use, always use reputable…

As you prepare to begin summer jobs, keep in mind a few key resources that may prove useful this summer. First, Hotshot Legal (you…

Beginning with the first day of your summer job, try to work with and speak to as many attorneys as possible. Try to start cultivating…

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

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

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

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…

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…

As you look ahead to your summer job, you may be wondering how to make sure you make a good impression and have a good…

As you look ahead to this summer, you may be wondering how to put your best foot forward with your summer employer. Start by joining…

With graduation around the corner, you will soon be managing your new salary and all that comes with it. SFS has three programs coming up…

Want to know how best to maximize the first years of your law firm practice and position yourself for a move within the private sector…

For 1Ls hoping to participate in the Harvard Law Review’s Writing Competition which takes place from Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, there may…

As you finalize your summer plans, remember that EIP Week begins on Tuesday, July 30 and ends on Thursday, August 1. Many 1Ls also participate…

One of the toughest parts of a job search can be deciding which offer to accept. Remember, once you have accepted an offer it is…