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Mock Interview Program - spots still available!

Posted by Laura Hosid at 2:24 PM - Categories: Interviewing | OCS / OPICS Programs | 2L/3E

Although the official deadline has passed for Mock Interview Program registration, there are still a few slots available.  This is the perfect opportunity for you to take advantage of gaining experience for a real “legal interview” before EIW.   We currently have attorneys available in Washington, DC, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and Miami, but if you’re interested in an interview in another city, we will do our best to find you someone. 

If you would like to sign up for a mock interview please click here to register. We are expecting the slots to fill quickly so if you are interested please register as soon as possible.  Please note that students are matched on a first-come, first-served basis.    If you have any questions about the program please contact our office at 202-662-9300 or by email at sj66@law.georgetown.edu.

Hot Job for summer and fall! Political law firm seeking part-time paid intern

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Posted by Laura Hosid at 12:52 PM - Categories: 2L/3E | 3L/4E | Hot Jobs

FAQ - How do I "submit" my EIW bids?

Posted by Laura Hosid at 8:58 AM - Categories: FAQs | Early Interview Week (EIW) | OCS / OPICS Programs | 2L/3E

When placing bids in Symplicity for EIW or any other recruitment program, there is no need to click a "Submit" button. Once you select a number from the Bids dropdown menu your bid will be saved. You may update your bids until the bidding deadline - once the deadline has passed your bids will be locked and you will not be able to modify them.

"Show Off Your 'Emotional Intelligence' During the Legal Recruiting Process"

Posted by Laura Hosid at 11:16 AM - Categories: Interviewing | Job Search Strategies | Professionalism

New York Law Journal, July 20, 2010

"The economy has forced legal professionals to review long-standing institutional approaches to recruiting and retaining the next generation of lawyers. Recently, the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) has garnered increased attention, especially as it relates to legal recruitment.  While intelligence, education and experience commonly were given the greatest weight when recruiting, research increasingly has shown that a candidate's emotional intelligence is the key determinant of professional success."

To continue reading this article, please click here. 

Interesting article on Networking - "There's No Value in Just 'Touching Base'"

Posted by Laura Hosid at 7:44 PM - Categories: All class years | Networking

For an interesting perspective on networking, see the following article on The Simple Dollar blog:

When Networking Doesn’t Work: There’s No Value in Just “Touching Base”

Hot Job! Part-time law clerk at environmental law firm

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Posted by Laura Hosid at 7:35 PM - Categories: Law Firms | Hot Jobs | All class years | Small / Medium Firms

Uploading your Resume for EIW Bidding

The EIW bidding deadline is one week from today! Please keep in mind that you must upload a resume in Symplicity before you can bid for EIW. All bids must be attached to a resume.  We encourage you to have your counselor review your resume before you upload it. All other requested materials including transcripts, writing samples, and (in a few cases) cover letters, should be brought to the interview.  

For information on how to upload your resume, please review the instructions below.   

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Posted by Laura Hosid at 8:41 AM - Categories: Early Interview Week (EIW) | OCS / OPICS Programs | 2L/3E | 3L/4E