Interviewing for a law firm ain’t easy. Guest blogger Sara Witt shares her insights on preparing for the law firm interview.

Undergrad, law school, and the bar are all part of the journey and it seems that every time a student passes one phase of the process, another one is waiting.

When you finally jump through all of the hoops, you’re left with one final challenge: get hired. And that is certainly easier said than done.

The current job market for law school graduates isn’t great. Last year, the National Association for Law Placement reported that only 87.6 % of 2010 graduates were employed after graduation, and being employed doesn’t necessarily mean they are getting paid; this is a low rate unseen since the mid-1990s.

What this job market means for new lawyers is that they not only need to interview well, but set themselves apart from the crowd.

There are certain imperative steps you must take when going to an interview. It seems to go without saying but you obviously must dress professionally and be on-time.

Here are some less obvious steps you should take:
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1. Really Research the Law Firm
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Do research beforehand on the firm you’re interviewing with; it’s a must that they not only believe you’ve actually heard of them (or took initiative to learn about them), but that they were your first choice for a job.