The Tenge Law Firm prepared this fabulous article about interviewing for new lawyers:
How To Ace A Law Firm Interview for New Lawyers
Check it out!
The Tenge Law Firm prepared this fabulous article about interviewing for new lawyers:
How To Ace A Law Firm Interview for New Lawyers
Check it out!
As Cari Twitchell with Lawyerist.com states, networking is not about the quick sale. Nor is it about have a “one and done” conversation or meeting.
Instead, networking has everything to do with making new connections and building relationships. Read about her three simple steps to be successful at networking in the attached article.
Below is an excerpt from an article by Harrison Barnes, Managing Director of Law Crossing:
60 Nontraditional Jobs You Can Do with a Law Degree (and Should Strongly Consider Doing)<!–div class="col-md-4"> Share </div–>
In my career spanning more than two decades as an attorney and legal recruiter, I have met an astonishing number of people who have chosen nontraditional legal careers. With very, very few exceptions, most of these people are far happier than they ever were practicing law. A good number of these people who left the legal practice also make more money in their new professions.
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The great thing about the 60 jobs below is (1) having a law degree may make you better at them, and (2) you can do them without passing the bar exam.
While it takes years to realize it, there are far too many attorneys chasing far too few partnerships and in-house counsel jobs inside of law firms and corporations. There is so much competition, in fact, that for most attorneys, it often makes a lot of sense to choose another career.
Here are 60 careers you can do with a law degree (that do not require practicing law).
In my experience, people with law degrees often do extremely well in careers that do not require actually practicing law. People generally become attorneys because they are motivated, intelligent and have great work ethics. When you get out into the world (outside of law), you will soon discover that many people do not share your same commitment, aptitude and abilities. This is one reason that attorneys tend to perform so well in careers outside of the law. In fact, in my opinion most people who go to law school would have better careers not practicing law and doing something else altogether.
The Spring 2016 Recruiting Program has begun!
Over 100 opportunities have been posted on Symplicity for Summer and Fall 2016 jobs. The deadline to apply is February 10, 2016. Feel free to come see us if you’d like assistance.
You can search for these jobs by using the Advanced Search feature and selecting one of these options:
We will have a lot of information at our Table Sittings on Monday, February 1, from 11:30-1:00pm and Monday, February 8 from 9:00-11:00am. You can get handouts listing the participating employers including On Campus Interview Employers; Law Firms; and Pro Bono/Public Service Organizations. Or just come by our office to pick up the handouts. Here are electronic versions:
On Campus Interview Employers in Spring Recruiting
Law Firms Participating in Spring Recruiting
Pro Bono and Public Service Employers in Spring Recruiting
We will have Open Office Hours for drop-in appointments to help you with your applications: February 3 from 10:00-3:00; February 5 from 9:00-12:00; and February 8 from 3:00-5:00.
If you do not have access to view jobs in Symplicity, please come by our office so we can help you gain access as soon as possible.
If you have ordered a transcript from the Registrar, but haven’t picked it up yet, please go get it. If you need to order one, don’t wait until the last minute!
Thanks,
Noelle
Noelle P. Dorman Assistant Director, Projects and Employer Development
Career & Professional Development Office
CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW
225 Cedar Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Tel. 619-525-7095 | Fax 619-615-1415
ndorman@cwsl.edu | www.cwsl.edu http://blogs.cwsl.edu/blog/career/
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These tips have been complied by the following individuals and entities: Amy Woo Lee, Alliance for Children’s Rights, Inner City Law Center, Laura Riley, Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc., Public Counsel, So. Cal. Pro Bono Managers, UCI School of Law, and USC Gould School of Law. Thanks to them for sharing!
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Lawyers Club Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour
Thursday, November 12, 2015
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Vin De Syrah, 901 5th Ave., San Diego, California 92101
More information and register here (This event is free for members and non-members)
North County Bar Association Law Students/New Lawyers Mixer
Thursday, November 12, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Firefly Grill & Wine Bar, 251 North El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024
More information and register here (FREE to ALL)
Coming Together to Combat Hunger — a CASD Outreach Event
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
San Diego Food Bank, 9850 Distribution Avenue, San Diego, CA 92121
More information and register here (FREE to ALL)
Lawyers Club Monthly Luncheon
Thursday, November 19, 2015
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
The U.S. Grant, 326 Broadway, San Diego, California 92101
More information and register here (Open to all interested parties)
Interested in being a Prosecutor for the US Attorney, Attorney General, District Attorney, City Attorney?
Paths to Becoming a Prosecutor Panel and Reception
Thursday, November 19, 2015
6:00-7:30PM
Room 2B
Please RSVP to ndorman@cwsl.edu by November 16.