Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're chatting with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about some goals for your 1L summer job.
In this episode we discuss:
>Why a 1L summer position is important, even if it's not your dream job
>What types of jobs are most realistic for the 1L summer
>Where and when to look for summer positions
>Should you be looking to get a writing sample?
>What to do if See more +
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're chatting with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about some goals for your 1L summer job.
In this episode we discuss:
>Why a 1L summer position is important, even if it's not your dream job
>What types of jobs are most realistic for the 1L summer
>Where and when to look for summer positions
>Should you be looking to get a writing sample?
>What to do if you're struggling to find a job
>Approaching your professors and career services for help with your job search
Resources:
>CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)
>NALP Directory of Legal Employers (https://www.nalpdirectory.com/)
>Podcast Episode 24: Job Search Basics for 1Ls (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-24-job-search-basics-1ls/)
>Podcast Episode 94: How to Succeed at Your Summer Legal Job (with Sara O'Connor) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-94-succeed-summer-legal-job-sara-oconnor/)
>Podcast Episode 179: What to Do if You Still Don't Have a Summer Job (w/ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-179-what-to-do-if-you-still-dont-have-a-summer-job-w-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/)
>Podcast Episode 232: Finding a 1L Summer Job in the Spring (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-232-finding-a-1l-summer-job-in-the-spring-w-sadie-jones/)
>Podcast Episode 262: Researching Law Firms (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-262-researching-law-firms-w-sadie-jones/)
>Preparing for 1L Interviews: How to Craft Your Story (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/preparing-for-1l-interviews-how-to-craft-your-story/)
>So You Want a Summer Job Abroad? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/so-you-want-a-summer-job-abroad/)
>Tips for Finding a 1L Summer Job Late in the Game (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-finding-a-1l-summer-job-late-in-the-game/)
>Getting a Jump Start on the 1L Summer Job Search (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/getting-a-jump-start-on-the-1l-summer-job-search/)
Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-320-goals-for-your-1l-summer-job-w-sadie-jones/)
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