Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re chatting with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about some goals for your 1L summer job.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why a 1L summer position is important, even if it’s not your dream job
- What types of jobs are most realistic for the 1L summer
- Where and when to look for summer positions
- Should you be looking to get a writing sample?
- What to do if you’re struggling to find a job
- Approaching your professors and career services for help with your job search
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Resources:
- CareerDicta
- NALP Directory of Legal Employers
- Podcast Episode 24: Job Search Basics for 1Ls
- Podcast Episode 94: How to Succeed at Your Summer Legal Job (with Sara O’Connor)
- Podcast Episode 179: What to Do if You Still Don’t Have a Summer Job (w/ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones)
- Podcast Episode 232: Finding a 1L Summer Job in the Spring (w/Sadie Jones)
- Podcast Episode 262: Researching Law Firms (w/Sadie Jones)
- Preparing for 1L Interviews: How to Craft Your Story
- So You Want a Summer Job Abroad?
- Tips for Finding a 1L Summer Job Late in the Game
- Getting a Jump Start on the 1L Summer Job Search
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