Nail Your Law Firm Interview: The Essential Guide to Firm, Clerkship, Government, in-House, and Lateral Interviews

Law students, laterals, government lawyers and even senior in-house attorneys often make costly mistakes during interviews. NAIL YOUR LAW JOB INTERVIEW provides tips, examples and substantive advice on different kinds of job interviews. It is the only comprehensive interview book for lawyers. Through real-life examples and tips from hundreds of prominent legal professionals, it reveals successful interview strategies, insider perspectives, and bold moves. Topics include: * Specific advice for different types of positions. * Unique challenges facing foreign and involuntary job applicants. * Questions not to ask and answers to avoid. * Body language, gap-fillers and effective interview questions. * What to wear, what to bring and how to do your homework. * Lunch interview etiquette. * Dealing with inappropriate questions and arrogant interviewers. * Tips for working with a head-hunter and negotiating an offer.