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Podcast Episode 147: Top Summer Associate Mistakes and How to Fix Them (w/Sadie Jones)

May 22, 2018 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about the top mistakes summer associates make — so you can avoid making them, or fix them if you happen to make them.
In this episode, we discuss:

  • Some of the common mistakes summer associates make — so you can avoid making them!
  • How to recover if you do make one of these common summer associate mistakes
  • The best mindset for avoiding making mistakes
  • How a law firm mentor can help you navigate these issues
  • How to handle a negative mid-summer review or other feedback and how to turn it around — it is possible!

Thanks for listening!

RESOURCES:

  • Professionalism in the Legal Workplace
  • Podcast Episode 25: How to Behave Like a Professional in the Legal Workplace
  • What to Wear to Professional Legal Events
  • Podcast Episode 143: Understanding Work Assignments (w/Sadie Jones)
  • CareerDicta Career Coaching

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Alison & Lee


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