I failed the bar. Now what?
I blew the first interview, is there any chance the employer will see me again?
Why can't I find a job?
Her nine member staff offers ''continuous'' support. This is not surprising since Dean Wayne believes the job doesn't end when the work day does. She gives interviews, organizes workshops, conducts career assessment sessions, and provides assistance in everything from writing a powerful resume to providing interview tips to counseling alumni. Past graduates often turn to the Dean Wayne and her sterling staff for guidance on everything from career changes to information on the latest legal trends.
She has co-authored several books, including Nonlegal Careers for Lawyers in 2006. It has become an important publication, especially in these difficult economic times when it seems that fewer and fewer law firms are hiring. She provides succinct answers to those tough questions and in many ways, shows a more maternal side; advising those who are discouraged to ''keep on keeping on'' while also never hesitating to suggest a higher GPA could result in stronger job offers following graduation. In a position such as this, it stands to reason that a firm approach can only benefit the student body as a whole. Dean Wayne makes that happen, time and again. Her upfront and honest editorials are both refreshing and honest. With quotes in ''Pricy Grad Schools Don't Always Pay'', she discussed salaries and how they don't always correlate with the school an applicant attended. Her remarks hit the bull's eye and provided insight law students might not have been privy to otherwise.
For more information on Dean Wayne, visit the Columbia Law School Career Services page at Law.Columbia.edu/careers/career_services/staff.
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