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[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

Any advice regarding 2L summer job search? We just got our OCI list, and I have had some success with off-campus recruitment events in getting interviews. Interview tips, etc?

I realize this post is a few weeks old, but I'm going through the summer search right now as well. Mine's a bit different...I've been working full-time as a law clerk since December (and been with the same company in different capacities since 2006) and am just trying to get back to Boston. If it doesn't work out through OCI/off campus, I'll probably try to do it through my current employer.

As far as hints; the best information I've received has been from people at my school. Since they worked at the firms this summer and last summer, they've been good resources as to what to expect in interviews, and what the firms are looking for in a successful candidate.

A lot of the OCI/off-campus recuiters in my school's program have been very specific in what they want to see in a candidate. They're pretty clear on the cut-off for class rank, and whether they require any journal or mock trial/moot court experience.

As far as the interviews; I've just been told to do my homework, get good background on the firm, and to be ready and discuss (intelligently) the particulars of each firm.

Other than that, I'm just trying to network with old contacts in the Boston legal community, and I've been refining my resume/cover letters/etc. Good luck with your job search!