QWhat is your best advice for someone trying to find a job now? I graduated in May from a 2nd tier school in the top 30%, and I still don’t have a job. Also, I’m not a social moron, so that’s not the reason. AThe primary reason you’re still in job hell is that the…
I’m Deciding Between a JD and a JD/MBA
I recently graduated and acquired a bachelors degree. I was wondering what are your views between a JD/MBA program vs. the traditional 3-year JD. I don’t know whether I want to do legal work forever. If I do, would the JD/MBA put me in a disadvantage position compared to a 3-yr JD? It would give…
I Need More Work
I work in corporate law in New York but need advice on how to get work from the partners and junior associates.
I’m Attending a Partner’s Dinner Party
A partner invited me to dinner party this Saturday night. Should I wear a sport jacket? Bring a gift?
I’m Debating Litigation Vs. Transactional
I know the initial answer will be “whatever you want” or “whatever you’re good at” or “whatever your personality traits fit, etc.” But overall, what’s better for a person’s career/career options, big firm transactional or big firm litigation? And what type of transactional, etc. is better to go into? Thank you. Great question. And my…
I Want the Skinny on Law Review
QI’ve heard the only journal experience in law school that has any resume value is Law Review. Is this true? Do firms really care either way or does it just depend on who’s interviewing you? AFirst off, this conversation is only relevant for those students looking to land jobs at swanky, big city law firms. Everyone…
I Work for a Crazy Senior Associate
I’m working with an asshole senior associate who I think just gave me a shitty review—which I didn’t deserve.
I’m Traveling with a Partner
I’m traveling on a cross-country flight with my supervising partner tomorrow, and we’re sitting next to each other on the plane. I already tried to change the seat, but the flight’s booked. I have a few work things I could do on the plane, but they can also wait until later. Truth is, I was…
I Had a Bad Review
I’m a second year associate at a Big New York Firm and at my performance review a partner told me only that I was “performing adequately.” Translation?
I Want to Practice Sports Law
I’m a second year law student looking to get into sports law. Any thoughts? First off, it’s not really a type of law. Sounds cool, I know. “Sports Law.” In fact, I wanted to get into it too. Until I realized it didn’t really exist. It’s like wanting to get into Santa Claus law. It’s…