Let’s face it. It’s not an easy time to be a law student. Not only is the job market for new lawyers soft, many law students summer, and hope to ultimately land, at firms that continue to cut associate bonuses, decrease base pay and lay off the rank and file. Even if a law student secures a dream spot, the truth is—and firms don’t mention this on summer booze cruises around Manhattan—it doesn’t get easier down the road. It’s not just the high pressure and long hours. Today, firms expect more than just great work product. Firms want business generators to materialize out of the young lawyer ether.
Don’t despair. Do what a law student does best: Arm yourself with knowledge and position yourself for the best possible result. Here are some basic ways to get smart, stand out and add value to your law firm home.
