Telling the Story
Assuming you get through the resume stage, you'll get an interview. Remember that you are selling yourself—clearly articulate your story as to why you are a great hire for this opportunity.
The number one mistake is when the interviewee doesn't do enough research on the person, company, or firm they are talking to and look stupid. If you won't do great research on the person you are speaking to, how do they trust you to do the same on behalf of their clients?We highly recommend you conduct practice interviews with a classmate. Try to throw each other off. Ask the hard questions you don't want to answer. You think this is weird? Even the most seasoned trial lawyers do this before opening and closing summations. You aren't too good for it and while potentially embarrassing, it's better than screwing up the real interview and feeling worse.
Follow up on an interview with a thank you note or email. Handwritten if you want to make a big impact and differentiate yourself. Cite something specific from the interview that you found interesting or helpful.