When I started law school, I didn’t even know what the word “clerkship” meant. If you are in the same boat and currently reading this, it’s okay, I’m here to validate you! The truth is, there isn’t enough information readily available about clerkships, unless you’re asking the right people the right questions. And for most first-generation lawyers, those connections and questions are generally not at the forefront of our experiences. Most law students do not learn about clerkships or even consider them as a career choice until well into 3L, when they hear of peers securing positions with judges. [Read more…] about Interviewing Remotely for Clerkships
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Podcast Episode 278: Questions to Ask (and Avoid Asking) in Legal Job Interviews (w/Sadie Jones)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to talk about questions you should, and shouldn’t ask, in a job interview setting.
In this episode we discuss:
- Do you always have to have questions prepared to ask in an interview?
- In general, how many questions is it good to ask?
- The importance of active listening and follow-up questions
- Some questions that are always good to have on hand as needed
- Organization-specific and interviewer-specific topics
- Questions that might make the interviewer cringe and should always be avoided
- How to phrase questions related to the pandemic situation
Thanks for listening!
Podcast Episode 276: The Undocumented Lawyer – A Sneak Peek with Directors Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! We are excited to have two special guests on the show — filmmaker team Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci. Every film they produce is accompanied by an impact campaign to create measurable outcomes. Today, we’re discussing their 2020 documentary short The Undocumented Lawyer, which portrays the struggles immigrants go through when coming to the United States.
In this episode we discuss:
- The first undocumented immigrant in the U.S. to have bar membership
- How attorney Lizbeth Mateo inspired the film The Undocumented Lawyer
- What the film can do to further the advocacy work of Lizbeth
- The difficulties that unrepresented immigrants, including children, go through in the U.S.
- Organizations involved in working with immigrants
- The demand for immigration lawyers
- The way storytelling affects people, as opposed to cold facts
Thanks for listening!
Podcast Episode 274: Winter OCI Update (w/Sadie Jones)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to talk about how the traditional OCI process (including interviews, callbacks, and offers) has changed this year because of the pandemic.
In this episode we discuss:
- Have firms started to hire early this year?
- How to handle a potential bad grade from the Fall 2020 semester
- How to best set up for virtual interviews
- What are some good questions to ask in an interview?
- What to do in case of tech issues during the interview?
- Sending thank-you notes
- The logistics of callback interviews
- Is it okay to ask for feedback on why you didn’t get a callback or offer?
- What to consider when deciding which offer to accept if you receive more than one
- What should your next step be if you don’t get an offer?
Thanks for listening!
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Job Search Tips for International Students in Law School
Getting F-1 visa approval and beginning the journey as an international student in the United States, is an exciting and life-changing accomplishment.
As a law student, it opens the door to understanding the U.S. legal system and obtaining a JD or LLM which is the first step to embarking on a legal career. However, this can be a difficult accomplishment to celebrate when there are so many obstacles for international students to overcome if they want to work in the U.S.
Finding a job as an international student is an uphill battle. However, it is absolutely possible if you plan ahead and wholly understand all the opportunities available to you under your student visa.
Here are some tips to help you along your journey.
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Podcast Episode 270: Looking for Legal Jobs Over Winter Break (w/Sadie Jones)
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
Thanks for listening!
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