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094: How to Succeed at Your Summer Legal Job  (with Sara O'Connor)

094: How to Succeed at Your Summer Legal Job (with Sara O'Connor)

FromThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond


094: How to Succeed at Your Summer Legal Job (with Sara O'Connor)

FromThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome back! Today, we’re talking with Sara O'Connor, one of our law school and bar exam tutors, about setting yourself up for summer job success, regardless of the type of job you're going to be doing. Summer law jobs can come with a lot of pressure. There are many things to consider when trying to make a good impression; work product, work ethic, and interpersonal skills are key factors. Tune in for a preview of life as a summer associate or intern, along with tips for getting the most out of the experience (including a job offer). In this episode, we discuss: What makes someone a successful summer associate or legal intern How to approach your assignments Strategies for managing your workload Speaking up: asking for assignments and constructive feedback Successfully working with support staff Some of the factors on which you will be evaluated, and remembering that you, too, are evaluating the experience with the employer Resources: How to Make a Good Impression at Your Summer Law Job (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-make-a-good-impression-at-your-summer-law-job/) Getting Ready for Your BigLaw Summer Job (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/getting-ready-for-your-biglaw-summer-job/) Tips for Legal Writing at Your Summer Job (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-legal-writing-at-your-summer-job/) Four Tips for Summer Law Job Success (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/four-tips-for-summer-law-job-success/) Are You Emotionally Intelligent? 5 Soft Skills to Show Off in Your Summer Law Job (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/are-you-emotionally-intelligent-5-soft-skills-to-show-off-in-your-summer-law-job/) How to End Your Summer Internship on a Good Note (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/end-summer-internship-good-note/) Podcast Episode 45: Writing Effectively in Your Summer Legal Job (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-45-writing-effectively-summer-legal-job/) Podcast Episode 85: Surviving as a Summer Associate and New Firm Lawyer (with Grover Cleveland) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-85-surviving-summer-associate-new-firm-lawyer-grover-cleveland/) Podcast Episode 54: How to Evaluate Your Summer Legal Job Experience (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-54-evaluate-summer-legal-job-experience/) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Episode-94-Summer-Job-Success-w-Sara-OConnor.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
Released:
Apr 24, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess. You might not always agree with us, but we guarantee you won’t be bored listening! Our goal is to impart useful, actionable advice in an entertaining manner. Join us! And, if you have an opinion on the show, please drop by and offer a review. We’re here to help, and we’d love to hear from you!