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

Ross Doerr rumpole at roadrunner.com
Wed Jun 26 16:03:49 UTC 2013 

I agree with both of you - I'd also experienced hiring partners checking the
latest Gourhman report to determine a school's rating.

 

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From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike
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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.
> 
> 
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> 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
> 
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> Doerr
> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 7:00 AM
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> 
> 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 in general, stick to those times. 
> Larger firms tend to hire much more in advance than smaller firms, who 
> may not be able to predict their needs as far ahead of time.
> . Become a student member of your local bar association, and volunteer 
> for committees, where you may meet practicing lawyers. If possible, 
> volunteer to write an article with them.
> . Network with other lawyers throughout your years in law school, not 
> just when you are going through on-campus interviews. Make contacts to 
> leverage for the long haul, not just for the immediate future. Keep in 
> touch with your connections throughout law school - they will be more 
> likely to remember you when they do hear of a job.
> . Emphasize leadership roles you have held on campus, or even as an 
> undergrad - firms are looking for people who can one day be an
"ambassador"
> for the firm.
> 
> Hillary Mantis advises law students, lawyers, and pre-law students. 
> She is the Director of the Pre-Law Program at Fordham University, and 
> author of Alternative Careers for Lawyers. You can write to Hillary at 
> altcareer at aol.com
> 
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