Table of Contents
Introduction 11
Part I Getting Started
Chapter 1 How to Network With Ease 17
Chapter 2 Timing Is Everything 23
Chapter 3 How to Do Your Homework 29
Chapter 4 What to Bring 37
Chapter 5 What to Wear 43
Chapter 6 How to Sell Yourself Effectively 53
Chapter 7 Body Language and Demeanor 57
Part II Tackling the Questions
Chapter 8 Questions to Ask 65
Chapter 9 What Not to Ask 73
Chapter 10 Limited Disclosure 79
Chapter 11 Gap-Fillers for Awkward Moments 83
Chapter 12 Answering Inappropriate or Illegal Questions 87
Part III Interviewing Etiquette Do's and Don'ts
Chapter 13 Bold Moves 97
Chapter 14 Rude Behavior 103
Chapter 15 Discussing Law, Politics, and Religion 107
Chapter 16 Dealing With Arrogant Interviewers 111
Chapter 17 Lunch, Dinner, and Retreat Interviews 117
Part IV Interview Scenarios Throughout Your Career
Chapter 18 Big Firms vs. Small Firms 127
Chapter 19 On-Campus Interviews 133
Chapter 20 Callback Interviews and Thank-You Letters 137
Chapter 21 Interviewing for 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls 141
Chapter 22 Clerkship Interviews 151
Chapter 23 Government Interviews 159
Chapter 24 Lateral Interviews 165
Chapter 25 Going In-House 173
Part V Special Situations
Chapter 26 Tips for Using a Headhunter 185
Chapter 27 Interviewing in a Bad Economy or After Getting Fired 193
Chapter 28 Dealing With Rejection 199
Chapter 29 Negotiating an Offer 203
Chapter 30 Unique Challenges for Foreign Applicants 211
Index 217
About the Authors 223
