[blindlaw] 10 tips on how to get noticed by legal recruiters

[Michael Fry]

Wow.  I didn't know that.  I thought students from the very top law schools
didn't even have to disclose their grades.  That's good to know, Daniel.
 Thanks.

On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, Daniel McBride wrote:

> Mike:
>
> When I was a freshman in law school, I had a job as a 'runner' with Lock,
> Lord & Bissell, one of the most powerful law firms in this nation.  During
> the year I was there, I observed, first hand, their recruiting and hiring
> practices.
>
> First, you do not go looking for them, they come looking for you.  And all
> candidates had to be both from a top law school and top 5% to be
> considered.
> One or the other would not get you there.
>
> Dan McBride
> Fort Worth Texas
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike
> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:45 AM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] 10 tips on how to get noticed by legal recruiters
>
> So true. Either top rated school,or, top 5%.
>
> Sent from Mike Fry
>
> On Jun 26, 2013, at 11:36 AM, "Ross Doerr" <rumpole at roadrunner.com> wrote:
>
> > Excellent point Dan.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > Daniel McBride
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:29 AM
> > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] 10 tips on how to get noticed by legal
> > recruiters
> >
> > Ross:
> >
> > In her brief article, Ms. Mantis states, "I recently heard an
> > excellent panel of top law firm recruiting professionals..."  Ms.
> > Mantis left out the
> > #1 essential for having any chance with these firms, whether blind or
> > sighted.
> >
> > And that is to be a graduate of a very highly rated law school and be
> > in the top 5% of your graduating class.  Otherwise, forget it.
> >
> > Dan McBride
> > Fort Worth, Texas
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross
> > Doerr
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 7:00 AM
> > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> > Subject: [blindlaw] 10 tips on how to get noticed by legal recruiters
> >
> > Attention Law Students - This article appeared today on LinkedIn, and
> > was originally published on June 3.
> > So, if you are a law student, read on.
> > I cannot say how much of this would be specific to blind students, but
> > any idea that helps should be welcome. I still say to network, network
> > and then network some more.
> > ***
> > Top 10 Tips from Legal Recruiters: How to Land an Interview Mon,
> > 06/03/2013
> > - 11:37am -- Hillary Mantis Guest Commentary By Hillary Mantis Summer
> > may have just begun, but fall on-campus interviews are right around the
> corner.
> > You will probably start hearing about summer resume deadlines from
> > your career center, if you haven't already. If you are trying for a
> > Big Law position, how can you present yourself in the best light?
> > I recently heard an excellent panel of top law firm recruiting
> > professionals speak to a standing room only crowd at a program at The
> > Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Inside the Hiring
> > Committee: Inside Tips from Recruiters on How to get Hired.
> > Here are some of their tips:
> >
> > . Research each firm carefully. Let the employer know why you are
> > specifically interested in their firm, and why you would be a good fit
> > for them.  Know each firm, their specialties, and their individual
> offices
> well.
> > They can tell if you're prepared.
> > . Be enthusiastic. Firms often keep candidates on "hold" for a little
> > while if they are not sure whether to make an offer. If you would
> > definitely accept an offer from them, let them know they are your
> > first choice, and keep in touch with them to reiterate your interest.
> > . Make sure your resume, cover letter and thank you notes are
> > absolutely perfect - it's their first representation of you. If you
> > make any typos, you will lose credibility, and possibly the opportunity
> to
> interview.
> > . Any time you can get make additional connections through networking,
> > to find someone to forward your resume to a law firm, such as an
> > alumni of your law school, do so. It may help your resume get noticed.
> > . Be ready during the interview to give specific examples of how you
> > have solved problems, showed initiative, and acted as a "team player."
> > Behavioral interview questions are sometimes used during interviews to
> > elicit these types of examples.
> > . Cast a wide net. In this economy, don't just rely on who is coming
> > to interview your campus. Apply on your own firms in other cities, and
> > apply to smaller firms and government agencies.
> > . Know the different times of the year when large firms, small firms,
> > and government agencies hire, and
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