• Issues,  Law School

    Deciding on Appropriate Interview Attire.

    On Monday we talked about preparing for your summer applications.  Now let’s talk about looking the part during your interviews.  The look you’re going for, regardless of the legal sector (private, public, government, etc) is: conservative.  And the only real rule that applies to everyone, is that you have to wear a suit.  Other than that, I’m a huge believer that as long as you look presentable, professional, and clean-that’s all that matters.  Too bad I don’t run the world…   In reality, there are a lot more “rules” imposed on women and how we should dress when interviewing.  If you want to truly play it safe, most schools will…

  • Law School,  Work Life Balance

    Finding Affordable Suits for Interviews

    One thing I didn’t realize before I first started law school was how much I would have to spend on suits.  I mean, I knew business attire was necessary, but I didn’t know just how expensive they actually were.  I had to do a lot of digging and searching for something appropriate, professional, and still very affordable because I didn’t have extra money for department store suits. If you are preparing for OCI, I’m sure you’re in the midst of finalizing all the details, including what to wear.  For those done with OCI, how did you offset the cost of buying suits for interviews or competitions? For those about to…