Starting as a 1L, it is likely that the Career Services Office began to stress the importance of law school internships and your post-graduate job search. One of the largest aspects of your search centers on networking with individuals and alumni who practice law in your area of interest, as well as your preferred geographic location following graduation. Students often find the concept of blindly reaching out to people to talk about internships and jobs to be overwhelming, especially when added to classes, extracurricular activities, and the demands of everyday life. However, it is one of the most important ways for you to begin establishing your own personal network.<\/p>\n
Regardless of whether or not you have local ties to the area in which you are seeking employment, it is important to reach out to practitioners. Utilize your Career Service Office to find local alumni. If you want to move back home after graduation, find alumni near your hometown \u2013 invite them out to coffee or lunch when you\u2019re home for break. You may never know who or what may be the connection that helps you land the job you desire. If you make a favorable impression, your initial contact may connect you with other local practitioners down the road.<\/span><\/p>\n