Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re chatting with our consultant on career-related issues, Sadie Jones, about advancing your legal career this winter break, which is going to require a slightly different approach than usual, due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation.
In this episode we discuss:
- The impact of delayed OCI on the winter job search
- 2Ls: What can you do to have a productive winter break?
- 1Ls: What should you be doing, especially if your first semester hasn’t gone so well?
- Ways to network from home
- When to start preparing your resume and other job application materials
- Tips for staying organized and on top of the job search
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Resources:
- CareerDicta
- Trello
- Leaving Litigation (and Leaving BigLaw)
- Podcast Episode 76: Making the Most of Your Law School Winter Break
- Podcast Episode 222: Using Winter Break to Advance Your Career
- Podcast Episode 241: Tips for Virtual Job Interviews
- Podcast Episode 253: Networking in Quarantine (w/Sadie Jones)
- Podcast Episode 260: Career Implications of the COVID-19 Crisis (w/Sadie Jones)
- Podcast Episode 262: Researching Law Firms (w/Sadie Jones)
- Podcast Episode 266: Preparing for Virtual OCI
- Tips to Help You Make a Successful Adjustment to the Virtual Interview Process
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