Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have special guest Steven Arango with us — a Marine officer and lawyer — to talk about how he combined his military career with the law, as well as offer some useful tips on getting a clerkship and being published.
In this episode we discuss:
- Steven’s diverse background and path to law school
- How you can find a mentor or be one yourself
- Tips on getting a clerkship even if you are not top of the class
- Steven’s advice for people who are interested in publishing
- How to maintain good relationships within your network
- Learning to say “yes” to opportunities that will take you out of your comfort zone
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Resources:
- Steven Arango’s website
- Service to School
- Westlaw
- Federal Judicial Center
- United States Senate
- OSCAR
- Article by Steven Arango: Average Law Student? Put in the Work and You Can Still Clerk
- Article by Steven Arango: Publishing Articles as a Young Professional – How and Why
- Podcast Episode 176: Talking About Judicial Clerkships with Kelsey Russell
- Law School Toolbox blog: How to Get a Judicial Clerkship
- Law School Toolbox blog: Expand Your Options: An Exploration of the Different Types of Federal Clerkship and State Clerkship Options
- Law School Toolbox blog: Writing to Get Published
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