Law school is challenging enough without trying to figure out BigLaw recruitment on your own. One minute, you’re studying for exams; the next, you’re expected to network with attorneys, explain your career interests, and make a great impression in an interview. It’s a lot to handle, especially when everyone seems to have a different opinion about what firms want.

Big Law Energy: A Law Student’s Guide to Landing That 2L Summer Associate Offer by Elsie Arisa helps make sense of it all. Drawing on her experience in legal recruiting, Arisa takes readers behind the scenes of the hiring process and explains how to approach each step with more clarity and confidence.

From strengthening your resume and preparing for screener interviews to navigating callbacks and weighing offers, the book focuses on the decisions and conversations that can shape your recruitment experience. It also explores how to communicate your interests, build professional relationships, and identify firms that fit your goals rather than chasing rankings alone.

Just as importantly, the book recognizes that recruitment doesn’t always go according to plan. An awkward interview, a disappointing response, or a GPA that feels less competitive doesn’t have to be the end of your story. Arisa encourages readers to learn from setbacks, understand their strengths, and keep moving forward.

With straightforward advice, humor, and an honest look at the process, Big Law Energy is for law students who want to understand how BigLaw hiring works and feel better prepared to take their next step. It’s a practical companion for approaching OCI with a plan while staying true to yourself.