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Crafting the Perfect Thank-You Note After Your Big Law Interview

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Crafting the Perfect Thank-You Note After Your Big Law Interview

Navigating the competitive landscape of Big Law hiring can be a daunting experience. You’ve poured over your resume, endured rigorous interviews, and put your best foot forward. But the process doesn’t end when you step out of the interview room. In the world of top-tier law firm hiring, details matter. One detail that can set you apart? The art of the thank-you note after your interview!

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Harness the Future: How AI Can Revolutionize Your Law Firm

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Harness the Future: How AI Can Revolutionize Your Law Firm

 

In an era where technology defines winners, law firms that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) stand out. It’s time for your practice to harness this potential. JD Advising is excited to announce an exclusive webinar: “AI-Powered Marketing for Law Firms: Simple Strategies to Scale Your Practice.” This is your invitation to join a select group of forward-thinking attorneys on December 13th at 2:00 PM ET. 

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Clerkships vs. Public Interest vs. Private Practice

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Clerkships vs. Public Interest vs. Private Practice: What Should I Do?

Deciding on a legal career path can be a challenging endeavor. There are so many options, it can be challenging to figure out where to begin! There are so many different legal career paths you can take as a new lawyer. Law school is a great time to experience different career paths so you can figure out what best suits you. Check out the article below to help you through the process of deciding whether a clerkship, a job in private practice, or a public interest career is right for you.

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Different Types of Attorney Jobs

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Different Types of Attorney Jobs

With graduation behind you, for former law students, studying for the bar exam and starting a new career are usually next on the agenda. If you recently graduated, you may already have a job lined up for the fall.  If you don’t have something already lined up, or maybe you’re a 1L or 2L who is considering different internships, you are in the right spot.  In this article, we explore the many different career options for lawyers.

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What Should First-Year Associates Know About Billable Hours?

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What Should First-Year Associates Know About

Most law schools do not discuss the concept of the billable hour beyond mentioning it in passing. For attorneys who are just starting out at law firms, however, billable hours are a bit part of day-to-day life. In this post, we will discuss the concept of the billable hour, what a first-year associate should know about the billable hour, and some tips for keeping track of your time as a new associate.

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How Can Lawyers Give Back To The Community?

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How Can Lawyers Give Back To The Community?

Being a lawyer and advocating on behalf of your clients is a rewarding experience in and of itself, but lawyers often wonder what more they can do to give back to the communities where they live and work. Giving back to the community is not only a rewarding experience, but it provides an outlet for lawyers to get outside of the workspace, take their minds off work, network, and learn. No matter what type of law you practice, there are always ways you can offer your support to the community and make a positive impact. To help you get started, below are some examples of ways that lawyers give back to their community.

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What Are Different Types Of Lawyer Jobs?

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What Are Different Types Of Lawyer Jobs?

For most students, going to law school means working at a private law firm or obtaining a judicial clerkship after graduation.  This post, however, is for those who may want to do anything but begin or continue your career in private practice.  If you find yourself in that latter category, we are happy to tell you that there are definitely other options available to you! It turns out that there are many different types of lawyers than those you see depicted in television dramas and Hollywood blockbusters.  In addition to actual “lawyer jobs,” there is an endless number of careers that are commonly referred to as “law-adjacent.”  We talk in more detail below about alternate careers for those not interested in following a more traditional law school career path post-graduation.

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Seven Tips For Navigating Networking Receptions

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Seven Tips For Navigating Networking Receptions

Law is a relational industry. Your relationships can help you get connected to jobs, clients, and opportunities. In your career, you will inevitably find yourself at networking receptions. These can range from cocktail hours hosted by a law firm to baseball games with the local bar association. In this post, we will go over seven tips for navigating these types of events so you can come out with a stronger professional network.

If you haven’t yet, be sure to read our general tips on networking.

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How to prepare if your summer associate program might be canceled

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How to prepare if your summer associate program might be canceled

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be some uncertainty about whether your summer associate program might be canceled. This is due to news of summer classes being canceled, shortened, delayed, postponed, and going virtual.

If your summer plans are working at a firm, this post will give you some tips on how to prepare in case your summer associate program is canceled.

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How will the coronavirus impact the legal job market?

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How will the coronavirus impact the legal job market?

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has had an impact on all areas of life. One question running through many law students and law graduate’s minds is how the coronavirus will impact the legal job market.

At this time, there is no telling what the landscape will look like in a month or even three months from now. However, we offer some thoughts on what might happen in this post.

UPDATE 4/9/20: there are reports online that firms are decreasing pay, cutting employees, and/or furloughing employees. 

UPDATE 5/5/20: law firms are facing a decrease in the number of new cases/clients.

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How will the coronavirus affect summer associate positions and clerkships?

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How will the coronavirus affect summer associate positions and clerkships?

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many law firms and courts are closing their doors at the moment. This leaves students who have accepted a summer associate position or clerkship uncertain about their summer plans.

UPDATE 4/8/20: Some law firms are delaying summer associate’s start dates to June. Read more about it here.

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