The strong cover letter should be supplemented with follow-up contact. Lay the groundwork in the cover letter.

Here are my thoughts about making the most out of networking events (law-related or really any function):

Many people have been asking me about Sunday’s NY times article “Is Law School a Losing Game?”

One way to get hired at a big law firm in the non-taditional way (i.e., not top ten percent of class at ivy league school) is to have a hook — something that makes you unique that will help add to the law firm’s bottom line immediately.

Recently, someone raised a question dealing with non-traditional paths to a big law firm on Abovethelaw. This question is related to LegalJob’s first post concerning a “hook” for getting into a big law firm.

LegalJob met with a first year law student this week to brainstorm about possible job opportunities for the summer.

Someone e-mailed this question for mailbag Monday. Q: What’s the number one thing you want to get across in an interview?

For a good article about the benefits of developing a niche, LegalJob recommends this one on lawyerist.com titled Niche Practice Could Help Recent Law Grads Win a “Losing Game.”

LegalJob received a follow-up question on this topic in the Monday Mailbag series. That last post on interviewing was very helpful. Should I make a list of talking points and memorize them for my interview?

LegalJob recently wrote an article containing suggestions for effective follow-up after an interview or any type of meeting with a useful contact

Repetition probably cannot hurt when providing free advice. What do I do after my interview. Below is this week’s Monday Mailbag question concerning follow-up along with LegalJob’s response.

LegalJob gave this advice last night as part of career panel speaking to GW law students. If working at a firm is something you are interested in, it will be helpful for you to demonstrate focus and commitment as early as possible.