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Table Manners for Future Lawyers: A Pre-Law Guide to Networking Meals
Heading to a dinner or lunch with a partner, law school admissions officer, or potential mentor can feel like a high-stakes exam, except with soup. For pre-law students, a meal interview or networking dinner is rarely about the food. It is an assessment of your soft skills, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.…
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How to DM a Lawyer Without Making It Weird
Reaching out to a practicing lawyer on LinkedIn for an informational interview can feel exactly like trying to message a celebrity. You look at their profile, see titles like “Partner, Government Investigations,” and your brain instantly panics. Because we’re terrified of looking unprofessional, we usually overcompensate…
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Don't Post Your Way Out of a Law Career
You don't need to be a LinkedIn Influencer to get into law school, but you do need to make sure your digital trail doesn't look like a liability. Before you submit a single application, Google yourself in an incognito window. If your name is tied to old rants, party photos, or questionable memes, it’s time to scrub or go…
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The Law School Resume vs. The Job Resume: 3 Things You Need to Change
The biggest mistake pre-law applicants make is assuming the resume that got them a summer job is the same one that will get them into a T14 law school. When you apply for a job, you are selling your "Utility" (what you can do for the company today). But when you apply to law school, you are selling your "Teachability" and…
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Mastering the "Soft Skills" of a Lawyer (Before You Start 1L):
Beyond the LSAT score, mastering the "soft skills" of a lawyer is crucial for a successful career. These skills are not taught in textbooks, but they are the foundation upon which legal practice is built. Before you even set foot in a 1L classroom, you should hone your abilities in active listening and critical reading. A…