Employers participating in EIP often provide notes to consider when bidding that may impact your decision to interview with that firm. The notes may indicate a hard (e.g. “Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering required for IP practice”) or soft (e.g. “This interview schedule is for candidates interested in the firm’s health law practice”) requirement. Some firms have specific schedules for Litigation, Transactional or other practice areas. There may also be specific instructions that you must follow for firms that are interviewing for multiple locations. In all cases, please thoroughly review the notes provided by participating EIP employers when submitting bids.