This week we are addressing a common summer question for those of you entering law school this fall - what do I need for law school???

We are gearing up for a summer filled with vacations, day trips, and time spent with family and friends. So, of course, we are considering how we can actually disconnect when we are out of the office, whether that is for an afternoon or for a week.

Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. This usually means a different pace of our daily lives. The summer is a great time to network at any stage of your career. Because of unique summer opportunties, you can simplify your summer networking and enjoy yourself while you do it.

Professional networking groups are an effective way to generate new business, refer leads to others, and generally network with local professionals. But they can be intimidating if you do not know much about them. We are breaking down professional networking groups, how they work, what to expect, and how to tell if it is right for you.

For law students and lawyers new to practice, your resume will not be filled with legal experience. This can leave you feeling anxious and frustrated with the job search process. We are sharing resume green flags that we look for in our firms and how you can showcase these in your resume.

Mentor relationships (much like networking) is something that we all know we should be pursuing for professional success, but can often be anxiety inducing. However so many of the same networking principles that we utilize can also apply to the search for your next mentor.

When we think of networking we often think of events filled with eager networkers or exclusive networking groups. These are great places to network. But they are not the only way to network.

Let’s take a step back and simplify the process. Here are three steps you can take this week to jumpstart your professional networking.

Practical legal experience is a coveted resume builder for law students and recent law school graduates. This week we are sharing a few opportunities for you to gain practical legal experience - all with a networking bonus.

If you are a recent or soon-to-be law school graduate this information is for you. As practicing lawyers who attended law school from 2007 to 2010, we know all about graduating during tough economic times because we graduated in the midst of the Great Recession. Therefore, we know a thing or two about how to navigate a tough job market and taking the bar exam all at the same time. Here are five tips for recent (or soon-to-be) law school graduates to set yourself up for success after graduation, especially if you have not landed a full-time position yet.

In part two of the 2023 Summer Associates are Made in the Winter miniseries we are discussion the application process and networking. These are two key aspects of a successful law school summer.

We are back we a popular topic - summer associates are made in the winter! In part 1 we will give you four simple tips to get your summer off to the right start this winter.

We are nearly halfway through December and we are deep into holiday prep. If you’re like us, you may feel like you are being pulled in a variety of directions - work, school, parties, holiday prep, and more. This week we are sharing 5 steps to streamline and prioritize your to do list this holiday season.

This week we continue our quest to decrease stress and improving decision making. That is why we are considering the seasonal decision fatigue and five simple things you can do to combat it right now.