Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about law firms starting to open their direct hiring process early, often before students have finished their first year.
In this episode we discuss:
>Why are law firms hiring outside the standard OCI process?
>How can you find out about these positions and apply?
>The timeframe for considering offers
>Weighing your See more +
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about law firms starting to open their direct hiring process early, often before students have finished their first year.
In this episode we discuss:
>Why are law firms hiring outside the standard OCI process?
>How can you find out about these positions and apply?
>The timeframe for considering offers
>Weighing your options through direct interviewing and OCI
>Pros and cons of the early hiring process for law students
Resources:
>CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)
>Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/)
>Big Law Skips Ahead of On-Campus Recruiting in Talent Race (https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/big-law-skips-ahead-of-on-campus-recruiting-in-race-for-talent)
>NALP: National Association for Law Placement (https://www.nalp.org/)
>Podcast Episode 348: Getting Ready for On-Campus Interviewing (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-348-getting-ready-for-on-campus-interviewing-w-sadie-jones/)
>Podcast Episode 399: Brining Your A-Game to OCI (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-399-bringing-your-a-game-to-oci-w-sadie-jones/)
>Comparing Summer Associate Offers – What to Consider, Who to Talk to and What to Ask (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/comparing-summer-associate-offers-what-to-consider-who-to-talk-to-and-what-to-ask/)
>Three Things They Don't Tell You About OCI (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/three-things-they-dont-tell-you-about-oci/)
Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-450-pre-oci-hiring-w-sadie-jones/)
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