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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

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Resources:

  • CareerDicta
  • Podcast Episode 239: Looking to History to Assess the Impact of COVID-19 on the Legal Job Market
  • Podcast Episode 243: Pushing OCI Back to the Winter of 2021 (w/Sadie Jones)
  • Podcast Episode 251: Best Practices for Virtual Summer Jobs (w/Sadie Jones)
  • Podcast Episode 253: Networking in Quarantine (w/Sadie Jones)
  • How to Search for a Law Job in an Uncertain Economy
  • Tips for Finding Post-Graduate Jobs During a Recession

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