Job search tips & networking

On-campus interviews, or OCIs, are an opportunity for law firms, government agencies, corporations and other legal employers to visit law schools for their hiring needs. For many students, this may be the first introduction to professional interviewing. Whether you’re new to OCI season or preparing for your next round, there’s always an opportunity to brush […]

The countdown has begun until you trade in law school for your summer jobs. Do you have a 2L Summer Checklist? Considering how fast-paced these next few weeks are likely going to be, it may be helpful to start considering how to prepare for your summer (that way you’re not overwhelmed at the last minute). […]

Whether you’re a 1L or 2L student, not having a summer job lined up right about now may feel rather scary. First thing’s first … “don’t panic.” Not having a legal job during the summer isn’t an end-of-the-world scenario. The fact is you can make up for not having a summer job in a variety […]

Networking doesn’t have to be scary or overwhelming. In fact, in many cases it can be as simple as sending an email, talking with a professor or speaking to a professional after they have spoken at your school. As you go through law school, you’ll encounter numerous opportunities to network. Whether these are traditional networking […]

Building your legal network takes time. During 2L year, you have the same pressures of preparing for class but now add in: writing and researching your note or substantive paper, running or participating in student organizations, working in a clinic or externship (maybe both), moot court or mock trials and finding, securing and then participating […]

While many law students feel most comfortable in the confines of their doctrinal classes, law school clinics offer a more hands-on approach to learning for upper-level students. To secure one of the limited clinic spots can be a real feather in your career cap, as many employers will appreciate your willingness to gain experience under […]

By Stephanie Baldwin, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law One of the best things I did to help me network well during law school was to get law student business cards for myself. It was perfect for OCI (On Campus Interviews), attending networking events and distributing at conferences. It was ideal because […]

GUEST BLOG Katie R. Day, Quinnipiac University School of Law It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for since you started going on job interviews. You got a job offer! There’s nothing more exciting than landing your first job after law school graduation. But once the excitement wears off, you realize that you need to evaluate […]

Keeping up during the second semester of your 1L year can be a challenge. On top of getting your course work off to a great start, you also want to be prepared for the summer job search, job fairs, interviews, cover letters, callbacks and the job itself. Each new task checked off seems to be […]