LegalJob recently attended an event with prospective law students for a particular top twenty law school. The dean spoke and highlighted some of the items that made this law school different (and more attractive) from other top twenty-law schools. During his remarks, it occurred to LegalJob that selecting a law school that prides itself on [...]
Here is more advice for the 1L (or anyone) looking for some direction regarding a particular area of law to pursue. This post covers a potpourri including: i) effective networking etiquette; (ii) resume pointers (and helpful summer jobs or other work experience); and (iii) when to make a decision about which path to pursue. Effective [...]
LegalJob recently met with a 1L looking for some direction regarding a particular area of law to pursue. All he knew was that he is interested in working at a big firm. The advice provided could be applicable to other 1Ls or even any law student. How do you pick an area when you have [...]
For this week’s mailbag, LegalJob attempts to provide some insight to help address the common question of “should I go to law school given the uncertain job market and the huge cost?” There are plenty of sites that provide good advice about pros and cons to consider. Here is one. With the benefit of hindsight and [...]
Below are some tips for big firm job seekers. This information will be posted in two parts. This part provides ideas for demonstrating serious interest and commitment to a particular area of law and for preparing effective resumes.
LegalJob recently talked with several 1Ls concerning career advice. This post is the first of two summarizing the advice: Put yourself in a position to pick a specialty area (sooner rather than later)
LegalJob was asked by a law student “how can you tell what is important or what is going to be on the final exam. It seems like there is so much minutia so it is hard to tell.” Generally, the law school is testing you on your ability to parse through all of the minutiae [...]
LegalJob is pleased to introduce our guest blogger Katie White, Career Consultant and Networking Coach, The George Washington University Law School, kwhite@law.gwu.edu Question: I am basically a shy person, so networking does not come naturally to me. What do you advise? Answer: A large percentage of lawyers are uncomfortable with networking, and might classify themselves as “introverts.” However, they [...]
Below is a copy of today’s Monday MailBag post. Q: I am not sure if LegalJob can help but my question has to do with getting into law school. I am on the waitlist at [a top twenty law school]. Does LegalJob have any advice for how I can increase my chances of getting in? [...]
Written by Erik M. Jensen, David L. Brennan Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law. I keep hearing people talk about how, in our increasingly specialized world, it’s necessary for students to specialize in law school. If you want to be a tax lawyer, take nothing but tax courses (or get as [...]
