What’s the ultimate purpose of law school? To enable you to work as a lawyer! It’s easy to focus on the academic day-to-day in law school. But a little foresight and attention on the job front early on can pay big dividends later.
Read on to be sure you’re putting your career front and center, so you can graduate with the job you want in hand.
Best of luck!
Job Search Strategies for Law Students
Job Search Strategies for Law Students
For many law students, this is the first time you’ve looked for a professional job. Make sure your application materials are ready to go, and that you’ve covered all the basics.
- Job Search Basics
- Job Application Materials
- Balancing Law School and Work
- Job Hunting 101: Pet Peeves
Interview Strategies for Law Students
Interview Strategies for Law Students
Be confident you’re ready for law school interviews, for OCI or other situations, with these strategies.
- Legal Job Interviewing Basics
- On-Campus Interviewing and Callbacks
- Getting a Job Without On-Campus Interviewing
Different Types of Legal Job Experiences
Different Types of Legal Job Experiences
Lawyers work in many different jobs (it’s not just “litigation or corporate”). Explore some ideas below!
- Summer Law Jobs, Internships, and Externships
- Judicial Clerkships
- Law Firm Jobs
- Public Interest Careers
- Working In-House
- Solo Practice
- Outside-the-Box Thinking for a Legal Career
Preparing for a Legal Career
Preparing for a Legal Career
Law school may not fully prepare you to practice law, unfortunately. Time to do some independent reading!