When searching for an out-of-state career opportunity, there are many factors that must be considered. Whether you are a law student preparing for life after graduation, a recent alumni, or a veteran lawyer with years of experience under your belt, applying to jobs in another state requires careful planning and preparation. Figuring out what kind
Business Cards for Law Students – Obligatory or Outdated?
Do law students need business cards? The short answer is, “it’s complicated.” 20 years ago, this question would have been laughable because business cards were the most efficient way to exchange contact information. Now, with everyone having an address book, email, and even networking apps on their phone, it is far more convenient to do
What to Expect in Public Defender & District Attorney Interviews
As many of you know, July 8 is the first deadline to bid for on-campus interviews (OCI) and it is quickly approaching. For those who have checked out the list of employers coming to campus, you might have noticed that both the Office of the Public Defender (PD) and the Office of the District Attorney
Wellness & Bar Prep
A big part of bar-study—and, quite frankly, law practice—is about managing stress and staying balanced. It’s easy to forget to take care of yourself in the face of the million hours of contracts you’re supposed to be re-learning, but your wellness is actually a key component to passing the bar. Regular sleep and a little
Ask a Lawyer – “How Can I Stand Out in a Job Interview?”
The most nerve-racking part of a job search is often the interview. While top grades and stats that look good on paper may get you past an initial screening, it’s what you do before, during and after an interview that determines whether or not you receive that elusive job offer. From an employer’s perspective, doing
Alumni Insights – Shakira Pleasant, Class of 2004
Shakira Pleasant is a 2004 McGeorge alumna who is now a Professor of Legal Writing & Lecturer in Law at the University of Miami School of Law. She began this career following several years at other academic institutions and as a litigator with the D.C. Office of the Attorney General. “I enjoyed the competitive nature
Ask a Lawyer – “What I Wish I Knew As a Rookie”
Starting a new job can be daunting if you’re unprepared. Having spent the last few years in law school and finally landing your dream job, the last thing you want to do is make your employer second-guess their decision to hire you. While it’s expected that new lawyers will not yet be experts in their
Ask a Lawyer – “How Do I Build a Good Network?”
Do you have a LinkedIn account that you use for professional networking? Maybe you use Facebook and Twitter, too? Great! So does every other person trying to get or maintain a job. Simply having a LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter account will do nothing for your career. You can’t just be “connected” with the right people.
Ask a Lawyer – “What to Expect As a New Lawyer”
“I’d say that my third year at law school, I went crazy in terms of immersing myself in the industry and context that I was going to work in – for me that was Silicon Valley and venture capital. I went to the business school, I read every book that was ever written on the
Ask a Lawyer – “How Do I Beat the Bar?”
The Bar. Three years of law school and more loans than you may care to think about have culminated in this final test. However, the Bar is unlike any exam taken in undergrad or law school. You cannot approach it as “just another law exam”, which is why Bar review courses, including McGeorge’s PASS I