I remember my first major networking opportunity in my first year of law school. I was awarded a scholarship by the American Bar Association’s Health Law Section to attend their annual conference. I traveled from New York to Arizona and brought my contracts course materials with me so I could also study for the midterm. During the allocated networking hours, it was common to hear someone say to you, “I want to introduce you to an attorney looking for an intern!” A law student’s dream, right?
When the pandemic hit, I initially felt disappointed for the law students who wouldn’t get that same experience. However, that changed when I saw how quickly the legal profession including the courts, the national and state bar associations, universities, and YOU adapted to a new way of doing life! Networking is one of those vital things that changed. This article points out the benefits of networking in today’s world and ways you can be successful! [Read more…] about The Silver Linings of Networking During Covid-19
It may feel as though the semester just started, but believe it or not, law school midterms are around the corner. At this midpoint, it’s a great time to re-evaluate whether your current routine needs some modifications so you can buckle down for exams. For example, if you have been mostly doing work from your couch, what changes can help you get super focused come exam day? If you are finding you have a lot on your plate, how can you make the most of your time?
Law school is just a lot. There are classes, readings, practice, outlining, networking events, social events, interviews, office hours, writing assignments, research, exam prep and…and…and…I lost my train of thought in the flood of it all. Oh. Right. Eating. Sleeping. Details, right? Anyway, some people can just float through and balance everything like a pro. Most people, though, if they don’t organize their time with some deliberation, will get way out of balance in some way or another, and this can have really unfortunate consequences.