A law student’s guide to finding your passion before graduation
As “lawyer-types,” it is natural for us to be risk-averse, but take a chance – learn as much as you can from those who have come before you
Category: Careers
Be strategic: How associates can create an impactful law firm experience
I wish I had been more thoughtful about my legal career. When I started my legal career, like many new law firm associates, I did not fully appreciate what it meant to be a law firm associate nor did I have a plan for being successful. After practicing for several
Prepare for your career as a junior lawyer with these expert tips (webinar)
A career as a lawyer can be rewarding but also challenging. While law school teaches you how to analyze the substantive law, other skills are just as critical to your success. Learn these skills in this webinar, "Thriving as a Junior Lawyer: Practical Advice from the Experts."
Your 1L first semester: Schoolwork and thinking about employment
If you are reading this article you either read Part One or skipped to this part because the summer is over and you are in the grind. Regardless of how we got here, congrats on going to law school! For ease of understanding, I am going to break first semester
Expert Advice Webinar: Thriving as a Junior Lawyer
It is your first day as a new associate. You walk into the office nervous but feel that you are somewhat prepared. You sit down at your desk and open your computer. You have a sense of what an attorney does behind the screen. You have worked with Westlaw, you
Simply irresistible: How to be the best job candidate you can be
Your qualifications have caught an employer’s attention. Now you have to convince the employer that you are the candidate that best fits the organization’s needs. Presenters of this webinar, "Interviewing: Becoming an Irresistible Candidate", discuss interviewing techniques: how to prepare, make a positive first impression, and present with confidence. The panelists
In-house counsel job right after graduation? It is possible!
In this article, I examine both my own experience in landing an in-house legal job right out of law school, as well as the insights of a fellow in-house young lawyer and an experienced executive at a national healthcare services company. I believe it’s possible for first-year attorneys to find
Ask the Hiring Attorney: How much do I need to know about firms where I’m interviewing?
Q: How in-depth should our research be into each law firm outside of knowing its general practice areas and those of the interviewer? A: I’m glad you’re thinking ahead! Preparation for the interview is critical for success and one of the easiest ways you can distinguish yourself from other job candidates
Diving back in: 4 tips for restarting a legal career
The practice of law is not known for being particularly portable or forgiving of taking “time off” from one’s career. But, for the future of our noble profession, I hope those things are changing. And I believe that they are. For example, as an increasing number of states
Learn how to secure a career in national security
The ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security is partnering with Mark Zaid to offer a sneak peek at the clearance process on Feb. 28.
Is politics your passion?
A Congressional staffer shares his story and offers suggestions on how to build a satisfying career in public service.
Put your J.D. Advantage to its greatest advantage
Lawyers across the country are using their law degree in ways they never expected - it's called the JD Advantage. Here are tips on how you can, too.
You'll be floored by what a slip and fall attorney does
Slip and fall injuries are very common legal issues, and often very complex. Premises law is a complicated legal area when the basics of a personal injury case are being established. Just as in an auto accident, there are often competing versions of events, especially when the defendant is a business
Job hunting: What not to do
Hiring managers and partners across the country offer their best tips for avoiding these mistakes they still see way too often.
Consider this event a down payment on your real estate career
Are you sold on a career in real estate? Hear how to become a successful commercial real estate attorney. Our speakers will share their path into commercial real estate transactions, financing, leasing, acquisitions, and distressed real estate. They'll provide invaluable insight into what skills you'll need to break into this area,
Diving deeper: More millennial lawyer survey results
A deeper dive into the data from the Money Matters: 2016 Millennial Lawyer Survey Results reveals the answers to this questions about careers in the legal field.
The dos & don’ts of your first job
Take those principles from your high school job at McDonalds or the mall, dress them up in a suit, add the following ten tips, and you’ll be on your way to a successful career.
Ask the Hiring Attorney: How do I answer questions about my strengths?
“What are your greatest strengths?” is a common interview question that makes job candidates struggle. The question creates a two-fold problem.
Are law schools preparing students for the future of law?
The most recent reports on the future of the legal industry show law firms are in a dire need of fresh talent, and new skills. However, the big question is: Are law schools preparing students for the future of law, and the changes already taking place?
Ask the Hiring Attorney: How can I sound qualified?
Substantive knowledge is generally not a condition of employment for entry-level lawyers. Employers typically don’t expect current law school students and recent graduates to have much substantive or working knowledge of practice areas, especially those entry-level lawyers who have had little or no work experience. Your first challenge isn’t to sound more qualified; it’s to become more qualified!
Video: What to do (and not to do) during an interview
Recent law school graduates and experienced interviewers led a discussion of interview skills and pitfalls at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego during the American Bar Association's midyear meeting in February 2016. They demonstrated common mistakes and shared a few of their own unexpected interview experiences.
How to get on television and stay on television
The second part of the title is the trick. I’ve seen plenty of lawyers come and go. They tank their first shot on the tube then are never asked back. TV is a cruel, cruel, world. Understand that before reading any further. How to get on television for the first time I
Working relationships with attorneys can take you to the next level
Developing working relationships with attorneys at your internship can make a real difference in your success after law school. Attorneys operate at the center of the robust legal industry. They are walking, talking small businesses regardless of whether they are self-employed, employed by the government, in- house at a company,
Ask the Hiring Attorney: What does it mean to 'be professional'?
When we talk about professionalism, we’re talking about a few things, all of which work together to demonstrate that you are trustworthy and competent.
The importance of gaining practical legal skills
One of the best ways to stand out among your peers is through demonstrated practical ability. As a law school graduate, you will be highly marketable if you can “hit the ground running.” You can fit this description by acquiring as many practical legal skills as possible during school.
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