Pre-OCI Recruiting
Over the past couple of years, pre-OCI recruiting (where law firms recruit law students directly during May-July, outside of the formal OCI process) has become mainstream. Many firms have opted to focus their recruiting efforts before OCI and many law schools encourage it as part of the process.
Pre-OCI recruiting (often referred to as “pre-cruiting”) comes with its own benefits and challenges, as it lacks the traditional structure of OCI.
This content will help you understand the new development of pre-OCI recruiting and navigate the process during the spring and summer.
Featuring Fried Frank, Proskauer, Wilson Sonsini, MoFo
Watch this insightful, engaging, and timely panel discussion with BigLaw Recruiting Directors about how to navigate the 2L recruiting process and accelerated timelines, how to stand out as a candidate, and other answers to key questions.
Featuring:
Rachel Kleiner, Proskauer
Nancy Parker, Fried Frank
Ashley Grinchis, MoFo
Cherie Beffa, Wilson Sonsini
In this insightful discussion, panelists cover the accelerated timeline of 2L recruiting, keys to navigating the process as a 1L/rising 2L, how to communicate with firms throughout the process, and other topics.
Featuring:
Lauren Tapper, Kramer Levin
Ashley Alford, White & Case
Doug Saphire, Boston College Law School
Moderated by Albert Tawil, Summer Associate Hub
by the Summer Associate Hub Team
The reality of pre-OCI recruiting is that many firms are moving quickly – here are some practical tips to maximize your success in that process.
by the Summer Associate Hub Team
Avoid common cover letter mistakes by being organized with this cover letter checklist – print it out and use it for each firm so you don’t miss the easy stuff.
by the Summer Associate Hub Team
Easy guidance on applying to firms during pre-OCI recruiting when you don’t have second semester grades yet.
by the Summer Associate Hub Team
Spring semester is a busy time, and now the 2L recruiting process is layered on top – here’s how you can use focused time to get your materials ready without stress.
by the Summer Associate Hub Team
These skills are critical to succeed in the 2L recruiting process, and provide a “sneak preview” to what is required as a junior associate and beyond.
by the Summer Associate Hub Team
With pre-OCI recruiting becoming even more prevalent, there is concern among 1Ls/rising 2Ls that grades are going to be the main factor for firms. Â
This is not completely true, for a few reasons.
by the Summer Associate Hub Team
Hint: You can’t control the firms’ timing, so do what’s in your control to stay on top of it.
by the Summer Associate Hub Team
So, you are done with finals and you’re ready to focus on your 2L summer associate job search.Â
You might be wondering where to start and how to approach the pre-OCI recruiting process. Here are four keys to navigating the pre-OCI recruiting process.
by Amanda Haverstick
Dear 2L,
My thoughts on how to stand out when you reach out to a lawyer by way of LinkedIn:
🔹 1: Read a little about the lawyer first.
