Job search tips & networking

Remote legal volunteering opportunities for law students

May 3, 2022

If you’re looking to hone your legal experience, build leadership skills and add to your resume during your time in law school, there are many ways to volunteer your time remotely. Most law schools even provide academic credit for working as a virtual legal volunteer. Whatever your motive, your involvement may provide a taste of […]

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Do you have your 2L summer checklist ready to go?

April 24, 2022

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). […]

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No summer job yet? How to get more resourceful

April 7, 2022

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 […]

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Law school networking tips to build your legal connections

April 3, 2022

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 […]

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Three tips to begin and continue building your legal network

April 3, 2022

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 […]

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What the UBE means to your legal job search, career marketability

March 15, 2022

The UBE (Uniform Bar Exam) was designed initially to help reduce the need for newly minted attorneys to take another bar exam to become licensed in another state or jurisdiction. The UBE permits you to transfer a score obtained in one UBE state/jurisdiction to another, subject to certain limitations. Here are some things to keep […]

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What to think about before enrolling in a law school clinic

March 14, 2022

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 […]

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Why law student business cards work and how to create yours

March 3, 2022

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 […]

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Things to consider before saying “yes!” to that job offer

March 2, 2022

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 […]

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From job search to interview to nailing your 1L summer job

March 2, 2022

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 […]

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