5 Things Every 1L Needs to Know About networking

Networking is an important skill to have as an attorney.  It will not only help you obtain your first internship in the legal industry, but will help you throughout you legal career as you network for your first attorney job, clients, and referrals. 

Here are 5 Things Every 1L Needs to Know About Networking:

1. You Already Have a Network

   Networking can feel intimidating if you think networking means meeting new people all the time.  In reality, networking is about creating professional relationships.  You already have a network of people in your life that you can reach out to, connect with and develop into professional networking relationships. 

2. You Can Network Online

   There are so many opportunities to network without leaving your house.  You can network online in Facebook groups, Linkedin groups and even Instagram.  When done intentionally, you can create a foundation for strong networking relationships within online communities. 

3. Networking Takes Preparation

   The reason networking can feel so intimidating is because networking does take preparation.  You’ll feel more confident when networking when you’ve taken the time to prepare to put your best foot forward. 

4. You Are More Than Your Transcript

   If your first semester grades were not what you expected and you fear this will hurt your chances to find a great attorney job, you need to know that you are more than your transcript.  You have more valuable skills than those that can be captured on one exam.  You can be certain that many people you network with were also not in the top 10% of their class. 

   For more, check out our podcast episode, You Are More Than Your Transcript. 

5. You Can Learn How to Network

   Networking is a skill. A skill that can be learned.  If you find networking intimidating or stressful, you can learn how to network successfully and even learn how to make networking work for you. 

   If you are interested in a strategic plan to build your network, our book and course guides law students step-by-step to create, develop, and implement a practical plan for networking. Law students that follow the guide are more polished and prepared and as a result, more successful when networking. 

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