Don't Panic! What To Do If You Don't Land a First-Year Summer Legal Internship If you are a law student who is panicking because you didn’t land a first-year summer legal internship, don’t worry. There are still plenty of opportunities out there for you! The most important factor from the perspective of law firms is that you did something constructive and creative during your summer. When employers see law students who did nothing educational or... (200 views)
First-Year Summer Legal Internship: Tips on How to Survive Congratulations! You no longer have the stress of finals lingering over your shoulder, no more sleepless nights reading job ads and waiting for a job alert. Hopefully, you secured the summer internship position you have always wanted, and the optimism you first entered law school with is recharged about what this summer entails. For some of you, this will be your first... (105 views)
First-Year Law Student? Here's How to Prepare for Your Summer Job Interview This article advises first-year law students on successfully following up after a summer job interview. It outlines steps such as thanking the employer for their time, expressing interest in the position and asking any questions that may have come up during the meeting. Additionally, it discusses tips for making a good impression on employers, such as demonstrating strong... (122 views)
Guide on Getting a Summer Legal Job as a First-Year Student Summary: The legal job market can be difficult for first-year law students, but with the right tips, it is possible to find a successful summer job. Networking with people in the industry and building relationships early on will increase your chances of landing a job after graduation. Good grades in law school are also essential, as many firms use these to screen resumes... (67 views)
Duke Law Students Volunteer Time and Legal Expertise to Assist HIV-Positive Clients Each semester, the 10 students working in Duke Law School's AIDS Legal Assistance Project in Durham, NC, must each commit to serving clients for 100 hours and attend a concurrent course. Even with those resources the clinic still sometimes turns clients away. Despite great advances in medical care over the clinic's nine-year existence, there is still high demand among... (141 views)
Become a Practicing Attorney: 5 Advantages of Joining Law Review (Part 1) At one time or another, every law student wonders whether writing for a major student publication or law review will open unique career opportunities in the future. Many students also question whether the time devoted to law review tasks might negatively affect their studies. LawCrossing sought out three practicing attorneys' opinions on whether to pursue this honorable... (1754 views)
Navigating the Legal Industry with the Innovative New Program at Emory Law School Emory University School of Law in Atlanta recently launched a new collaborative academic program giving students real-world IP and business law experience. The ''Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results'' or ''TI:GER'' program connects science/Ph.D. and MBA students from Georgia Tech with Emory Law students for a two-year workshop focusing on the intersections... (90 views)
Discover the Career Success of Law Professor Eugene Volokh - LawCrossing A native Russian, Eugene Volokh left his country for the United States at the age of seven and used his superior intellect and passion for the law to become one of the nation's leading authorities on the first amendment. (84 views)
"Advice for Law Students: “How to Succeed and Thrive in Law School" Making use of your school's Career Center as you conduct your job search may seem like an obvious tip. But the efforts of those that work in these offices often go unnoticed. Whether you are seeking assistance in narrowing the list of your desired practice areas or simply hoping to be pointed in the direction of useful services for resume help or interview improvement,... (92 views)