Friday, June 11, 2010

Maximize Your Lawyer Potential


Professionalism & Business Etiquette for Law Students and Lawyers - Aimee R.McKim, Recruiting Director of Hunton Williams

"Your job search,...is one of the most important aspects of your law school career, and it deserves your energy, enthusiasm, attention and an unwavering focus on professionalism throughout, whether you are seeking your first legal internship, your career position upon graduation, or something in between." page 132

"While in law school, students have a tremendous support system already in place to help them through the legal job search....Even with all of this assistance, everyone's job search is ultimately self-directed.  Only you can (and will) take responsibility for your own career direction.  So use the support systems that you have in law school--ask for help, meet with a career advisor, go to workshops, find a mentor, learn as much as you can---and you'll be preparing yourself for  lifetime of career success once you graduate."  Skip Horne, Global Recruiting Manager, Diversity and Law School Outreach, Latham & Watkins LLP. page 133