Job search, Job search, Job search!!!!!
Here is it, time to network like your little heart depends on it all the way on the other coast :). I feel lucky enough that although, I must and do network that my school provides a variety of resources that make it, well not as difficult to do so.
Yesterday I met with an attorney, who was really able to show me that maybe Midlaw is better then Biglaw. Now when you are at a midsize firm you really are able to get your own clientele, but with a big firm you might be stuck doing docreview. So here is the question…which one do I want? and how do you know which is right for you?
Me? I have NO clue. I have a few big firms that I would die to get into, well two specifically because I am in love with the people that work there, but midsize? well to be honest with you I have NO idea how midsize firms operate. Absolutely not. So..talk to career services about it is the check I guess.
Any advice on to how get more information? If you are like me and lost, dazed and confused right now I have a few sites that might help you out!
mwah,
LB(J)
Liv said:
I found you need to be realistic about entering the legal workforce – often the firm you end up with is not necessarily the one you want, but it’s the one that has offered you a job! Keeping your options open is super important. Also, remember that you don’t need to stay at your first job forever if it doesn’t turn out to be the right place for you. The main thing is to embrace whatever opportunities the firm you end up with offers you, whether it’s document review or being plunged into one on one client meetings from day one. Both have their advantages.
legallybrunetteblog said:
Thanks Liv! I think you are right, in this economy and just in general its better to embrace that chances you are given and see what happens! I have to try and be a bit more open and just see what comes. Thank you for the comment it definitely helped!