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Professionalism & Business Etiquette

Whether you're getting ready to attend a networking reception, preparing for an interview, or are about to start a new job, the following resources provide guidance on how to put your best foot forward.

Professional Dress

Interview Attire

  • Corporette Guide to Basic Women’s Suiting
  • Lawyers on Their Interview Outfits: 13 Tips for Nailing It (women’s attire)
  • The Ultimate Proper Fitting Suits Guide for Men
  • How to Dress for a Law School & Legal Job Interview 

Office Attire

  • What to Wear as a Summer Intern or Associate
  • What I Wear to Work at a Law Firm
Email Etiquette
  • Email Etiquette – 3 Ideas for Effective Email Subject Lines
  • Beyond Biglaw: 4 Tips For Writing Good Emails
  • What Law Students Need to Know About Professionalism in the Legal Recruitment Process
  • NALP Video Tips - Email & Voicemail Etiquette
Virtual Interviewing
  • Tips for Navigating Phone and Video Interviews (many of these tips also apply to virtual networking events!)
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202.994.7340
careersatlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (careers[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

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