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Podcast Episode 450: Pre-OCI Hiring (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about law firms starting to open their direct hiring process early, often before students have finished their first year.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why are law firms hiring outside the standard OCI process?
  • How can you find out about these positions and apply?
  • The timeframe for considering offers
  • Weighing your options through direct interviewing and OCI
  • Pros and cons of the early hiring process for law students

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Podcast Episode 447: Managing the Workload in a Summer Law Job (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about managing your schedule as a summer associate, intern, or extern.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What should be your goal as to the amount of work you take on at your summer job?
  • How to figure out how long a task should/will take
  • Structuring your work day to ensure you’re working efficiently
  • Under what circumstances should you just say “no,” and how can that be done gracefully?
  • Some common roadblocks to working efficiently for interns and young lawyers

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Podcast Episode 440: Making Good Career Decisions in Law School (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about making good decisions in law school to prepare for your legal career.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What’s the most important thing you have to do in law school to set yourself up for legal career success?
  • What options do you have if you don’t get the exact job you wanted for the 1L/2L summer?
  • Exploring academic activities in different areas of interest
  • How to frame prior job experiences in interviews
  • Finding networking opportunities in your job placements

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Podcast Episode 438: Crafting Less Common Job Application Documents (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re joined by ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to talk about some less common documents that employers might request from you when you apply for a legal job.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Types of less common documents that might be requested during the application process
  • Why do employers ask for this extra step for certain positions?
  • How to craft your application documents to present yourself in the best way, and what common mistakes to avoid
  • Should you expect to be asked for references?

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Podcast Episode 411: A Conversation with Legal Recruiter Emily Witt

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re joined by Emily Witt — a legal recruiter who worked at Wachtell for many years — to talk about about BigLaw recruiting, summer programs, going in-house, and more.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Emily’s background and path to the legal recruiting field
  • Tips for approaching the OCI process
  • Post-law firm options in litigation and corporate law
  • How to leverage a clerkship in the job market
  • What types of skills do people need to be successful as a large firm or an in-house lawyer
  • How to start working with a legal recruiter

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Podcast Episode 397: How to Get Involved in the Legal Profession While Still in Law School

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to have John Passmore – a practicing attorney and one of our Law School Toolbox writers – with us to talk about some ways that law students can get involved in the legal profession.

In this episode we discuss:

  • A quick overview of John’s professional background
  • How to make the most of internships and summer legal jobs
  • What are some ways to get involved outside of class, beyond working?
  • What we found most helpful in law school towards building a legal career
  • Networking tips for law students

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