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Podcast Episode 299: Law School Activities for Long-Term Career Prospects (w/Sadie Jones)

June 29, 2021 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about what matters in law school, long term, for your career.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What activities to consider that will help your career over the long term
  • Typically, which activities are employers most interested in?
  • The importance of grades in law school
  • Does the type of job you want determine the activity you should focus on?
  • Should you take a hard class that is relevant, if you think you won’t get the best grade?
  • Career planning for rising 3Ls

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 260: Career Implications of the COVID-19 Crisis (w/Sadie Jones)

August 25, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with guest Sadie Jones about the implications of the coronavirus on the legal job market. We’re looking at several common concerns, such as cancelled jobs, lay-offs, and diminished networking opportunities.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How the legal job situation has changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The new timing of OCI and the bar exam
  • Having enough flexibility to handle a job search in a tough market
  • How to explain a summer job that was cancelled
  • Ways to network even if you’ll be studying virtually
  • You’re not alone in this! Where to look for help if you need to

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 250: A Recap of Our Favorite Career-Related Episodes

June 9, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, for our 250th episode milestone, we have special guest Sadie Jones helping us review our favorite career-related podcasts.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How to prepare resumes, cover letters, and other application materials
  • Handling the on-campus interviewing process
  • Simplifying the 1L summer job hunt
  • Preparing for showing up to interviews with confidence
  • Where to find networking opportunities as a law student
  • Figuring out the best way to present your story
  • Miscellaneous job-related episodes on topics of interest to our listeners

Thanks for listening!

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Five Careers For Lawyers That Aren’t Practicing Law

December 27, 2019 By Hillary Vaillancourt 1 Comment

Five Careers For Lawyers That Aren't Practicing LawWhen I went to law school, I knew that I would benefit from having a law degree. But, I wasn’t entirely sure how I was going to use my J.D. I knew I wanted to be an advocate for a cause I could be passionate about. I wasn’t entirely sure what that might look like, and I was open to opportunities that might not be the traditional practice of law.

Turns out, there are lots of careers that benefit from having a law degree even though they’re not practicing law. Here are a few: [Read more…] about Five Careers For Lawyers That Aren’t Practicing Law

Podcast Episode 224: Taking Ownership of Your Career (w/Sadie Jones)

December 10, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, we are welcoming back ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to discuss how much responsibility you should take for your future career — starting as a law student — and what resources are available to help.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why you need to take ownership of your career goals as a law student
  • Resources to help if you’re not sure yet what you want
  • Looking outside of the standard channels for work opportunities
  • How does your mindset factor into your job search?
  • The importance of asking for help rather than trying to do everything yourself
  • Evaluating each job for clues about what job is right for you long term
  • Why BigLaw didn’t work for Alison’s personality

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 222: Using Winter Break to Advance Your Career

November 19, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re welcoming back ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to talk about how to use winter break productively to move your career forward, make new connections, take care of personal chores, and of course, get some rest.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How can attending holiday events help in advancing your career?
  • Where else could you make new connections, besides holiday parties?
  • Getting your elevator pitch ready
  • Preparing everything you need for your summer job search
  • Spending some time on writing a note for a law journal
  • Making sure you have enough time to rest and recharge

Thanks for listening!

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