How to be a Better Writer in Law School
Learning a few basic principles can dramatically improve your legal writing skills and help you to become a better writer in law school.
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The Truth About OCI
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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What Every Law Student & New Associate Needs to Know About Billable Hours
Law firms rely on billable hours to generate income. Read on to learn why and how to bill.
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Everything You Need to Know About Thank You Emails After Legal Interviews
This is the complete guide to drafting thank you emails after legal interviews…
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The Ultimate List of Legal Interview Questions
Whether you are preparing for 1L summer or post-grad interviews, the ultimate list of legal interview questions is sure to help you stand out. Broken down into categories, this list has you covered! Legal Interview Questions About You Receiving an interview means that the employer thinks you have the skills to accomplish the job. So
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10 Super Affordable Things to Make Law School Better
I couldn’t help myself in putting together this list of things to make law school better! I hope you find it as fun as I did and that it does make law school better! Also note that this page contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click on a link
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The most Common On-Campus Interview Questions
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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How to Prepare for On-Campus Interviews in Law School
Success during this important season requires students to thoroughly prepare for law school on-campus interviews (“OCI”). Too often law students erroneously assume that their grades will get them the Big Law job. Truthfully, strong grades will probably get you in the interview door, but grades alone will not get you a summer associate offer. Law
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Cocktails During Law Firm Callback Interviews?
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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What is On-Campus Interview?
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.
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