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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Although it's only December, today we're looking ahead to the summer. If you're a 1L, you're probably thinking about how (and where) you are going to find a summer job. We know a lot of you may be stressing out about this so we've got some useful tips and information about the basics of a 1L job search. 
In this episode we discuss:

Does it matter what you do after your 1L year of law school? 
What kind of job can you realistically expect to get? 
The importance of getting a job doing something "legal"
Different types of summer jobs you can apply to (judicial externships, firm jobs, government, academia, international work)
Using your personal or family network to find opportunities
How to find opportunities through your school
What you can expect to earn
Most important factors when deciding on a summer job
How to find out what an organization is looking for
What to do if you don't find a paid job
How to secure funding for summer jobs
The importance of Job Fairs

Good luck in your job hunt!
Resources:

National Association for Law Placement (http://www.nalp.org/)
How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/how-to-conduct-great-informational-interviews/)

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We'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). 
Thanks for listening! 
Alison & Lee
Released:
Dec 7, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess. You might not always agree with us, but we guarantee you won’t be bored listening! Our goal is to impart useful, actionable advice in an entertaining manner. Join us! And, if you have an opinion on the show, please drop by and offer a review. We’re here to help, and we’d love to hear from you!