Job search tips & networking

Around this time of year, you’ll commonly see the same question popping up on law school message boards and in law students’ conversations, “How do I follow up?”. This question applies to so many scenarios: job and internship interviews, networking events, bar association conferences, and more. You go to the event or the interview, you […]

Are you looking to hone your skills and experience outside of a traditional law practice or legal role? Great career options exist. But before you start applying and interviewing for something new, it will serve you well to do your due diligence and research alternative career opportunities to do with your law degree in hand. […]

Finding a job as a 2L or 3L is not without its challenges. The 3L job market is especially competitive and unpredictable. You will come to the realization that there are many factors you won’t be able to control as you search for a job. You will survive bad interviews, disappointments, and a ton of […]

You will likely have the chance to attend a legal conference or two during your time in law school. Legal conferences provide a great opportunity to network, build knowledge, find new tools and resources, and experience a new place or city. So whether you’re invited through a professor, faculty, student group/club or other organization, use […]

Putting a law school resume together probably isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. The experience can be tedious, to say the least, but it’s important to take the time and effort to get it right. A resume is often the first impression a potential employer will have of you during law school. You want […]

To clerk or not to clerk? Post-graduation clerkships are a popular debate among law students. Although they can be professionally rewarding, a clerkship may not be for everyone. Before you get too far along in your applications, it’s worth reviewing the types of clerkships available to you. Then, hear from people at different stages in […]

If you are fortunate enough to have secured a position, congrats! You’re now in a position to support your classmates as they look for jobs, conduct mock interviews and review interview documents. If, on the other hand, you have yet to secure a position, it’s time to start looking. As a 2L, a summer associate […]

For most 2Ls, the semester begins with a week of non-stop on-campus interviewing (OCI), hopefully resulting in a stellar summer associate offer (or even offers!). You may be a little anxious about tackling your OCI, but don’t worry! We’ve compiled a list of things you’ll need and things you will want to accomplish prior to […]