Are you seeking a summer associate job through OCI? Read on for insider tips and tricks from The Complete Guide to On-Campus Interviews. Know What and How to Research to get a Summer Associate Job Through OCI Everyone tells you that you need to research the firm before the interview, but no one ever tells …
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Five great tips to help you stand out and land a job as a summer associate through OCI
Selecting a writing sample for OCI or On-Campus Interview can be a huge headache for law students. Read on to find answers to the most common questions and concerns and click here for the ultimate guide to formatting and selecting a writing sample. What should I use for my Writing sample for OCI? The writing …
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Many students wonder “what is a summer associate, and how does that differ from a law clerk or intern?”.
OCI or On-Campus Interview is shrouded in mystery, myths, and–sometimes–disinformation. The truth about OCI is that: It’s not the only way to get a post-graduate job; in fact, most students don’t get their first job through OCI; If you aren’t successful during OCI, you can still get a great job; and It’s not your only …
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Below is a fairly exhaustive list of the most common on-campus interview questions. One of the most important steps in on-campus interview (“OCI”) preparation is practicing your interview questions aloud. Many students hand or typewrite their answers to prepare for the interview, but few students go the extra mile by practicing the questions out loud. …
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Success during this important season requires students to thoroughly prepare for on-campus interviews (“OCI”). Too often law students erroneously assume that their grades will get them the job. Truthfully, strong grades will probably get you in the interview door, but grades alone will not get you the job. Law students need to proactively approach OCI …
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Is it okay to drink during law firm callback interviews? Once students pass their first round of on-campus interviews (“OCI”), they anxiously await to hear whether they will receive a second interview or–as it is generally called in the industry–a callback interview. Callback interviews typically entail visiting the firm and interviewing with a number of …
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On-Campus Interview generally refers to BigLaw’s recruiting season, when firms visit campus to hire rising second-year law students into summer associate positions.