Also, keep in mind that the interviewer expects a little nervousness early on in the interview. Everyone who has interviewed for a job has felt that same anxiety at some point in his or her life. Research the Employer Research the company, law firm or agency you are interviewing with and the interviewer or interviewers you will meet. The library in the Career Services Office has many reference materials that will be helpful to you, including reference files on many local law firms and corporations, Martindale-Hubbell volumes for all states, the NALP Employer Directory, and public interest and government agency directories. The internet is also an ideal place to research prospective employers.
Every federal agency has a home page, as do many law firms and corporations.
Seek out recent newspaper and magazine articles about the employers as well. Ask the Career Services counselors, students, faculty and alumni what they know about the firm. Consider calling the firm to get their marketing brochure in advance of the interview. Do not feel compelled, however, to work into your interview every bit of information you have uncovered. Use your research, but use it judiciously.