-
The Vibe Check: Interviewing Your Interviewer
Landing a summer associate position or a post-grad clerkship feels like the ultimate goal, but remember that an interview is a two-way street. While the partners are busy dissecting your transcript, you should be evaluating whether you actually want to spend sixty hours a week in their ecosystem. The "vibe check" isn't…
-
The Modern Jurist: A Visual Lookbook for the Legal Professional
In the legal world, your attire is a form of non-verbal communication. It signals respect for the court and dedication to your clients while showing off your own professional discipline. While Business Professional is still the industry standard, modern law practice is all about understanding the vibes of different…
-
Which practice area are you leaning toward?
and what's the #1 question you have for an associate in that field?
-
Resumes: To list the GPA or not to list the GPA?
The decision to hit delete on your GPA is a rite of passage that many law students and junior associates get wrong. During your 1L and 2L years, that three-digit number is practically your social security number, it is the primary filter through which every OCI screener and clerkship coordinator views your potential.…
-
What is the one 'office etiquette' rule summer associates should be aware of this summer?
-
Celebrate Your Wins!
You made it! Before diving headfirst into summer prep or whatever comes next, take a crucial moment to celebrate your wins from the past semester. Seriously. This wasn't just another few months; it was a gauntlet of dense readings, complex hypotheticals, late-night study sessions, and the constant pressure of proving…