September 13, 2012
The title is a bit glib but consider taking the action steps below if you have no idea what kind of law you might want to practice.
September 19, 2012
Today marks two years of LegalJob postings! Thank you to all our loyal followers for your thoughtful questions and support over the past two years.
October 4, 2012
LegalJob recently talked to various law professors about what it takes to do well in their classes. There were four common themes:
November 4, 2012
LegalJob was recently asked what a 1L should be doing (to plan for their future career) at this point in their law school career (three months in).
November 6, 2012
This post continues the discussion about “picking a major.” The question is how can a 1L have any real idea what area of law he or she may enjoy practicing?
November 12, 2012
LegalJob was asked about exploring a career in a particular area of law. The question and answer below was posted as part of Monday’s Mailbag series.
December 5, 2012
Law exams are important and doing well is definitely the easier way to create multiple opportunities for yourself and land your dream law job. So, obviously study and do the best you can.
December 27, 2012
Congratulations on being done with exams. Folks have asked LegalJob what they should be doing now. A common thought is that this is the time to network.
January 14, 2013
LegalJob has been asked by aspiring law students what it is like to attend law school today in 2012/2013.
January 30, 2013
LegalJob recently offered the following advice for interviewing for a law firm job (or any legal job).
February 25, 2013
LegalJob was recently asked about advice concerning participation on a legal journal. Below are some thoughts:
April 30, 2013
This post continues on the topic of job searching outside the traditional path.