4 Fall Networking Tips

HI All,

This week we are sharing four fall networking tips to help you kick off the year and set yourself up for success.

Tip #1 - Prepare Before You Network

Take some time to think about who you are and what you are looking for. Write it down. Practice it out loud until it feels natural. You want to appear polished and not scripted.

While you prepare think about some of the most obvious and common questions you may be asked. Prepare for how you will answer them.

Tip #2 - Follow Up with Your Networking Contacts

You already have a network of contacts that you can reach out to to help you on your law school journey.  Early in the semester is the perfect time to reach out to them and give them an update on what you’re doing now, what you did over the summer and what you are looking forward to doing this semester or next summer.  Because you are prepared, you can tell your networking contacts what you are looking for. 

Also think about how you can follow through for your contacts. Can you make a recommendation? Do you have an interesting article to pass along? The follow through does not have to be major, but a simply thought will be appreciated and remembered.

Tip #3 - Look for Opportunities to Network

This time of year is when the networking really kicks off. The networking reception at your law school is an obvious choice. But do not limit yourself to those events with “networking” in the title.

Think about student organizations you may find interesting. So much networking happens in law school. Find something that interests you and start building those relationships.

Tip #4 - Be Confident

You will be prepared, you network will be looking out for you, and you have interesting networking opportunities. You are ready to network!

If you are looking for a strategic guide to networking look no further than The Law Student’s Guide to Networking. This is the guide we wish we had when we were in law school and will help you develop a strategic networking plan that you can simply execute.

Have a great day!

Haley & Amy

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