Looking for a job as a lawyer? It has always been challenging and more so in the age of COVID-19. There is, though, a constant: Hiring is driven not by who you know but instead by who you are. Traits like character and integrity and adaptability count now rather than GPA or law review or bar passage score. Forty-plus years of practice/teaching (including two different tours of duty as a managing partner) convince me of this dynamic. Here then, is some guidance and suggestions.
But first, here is a mindset I ask the job seeker to embrace: Each of you is remarkable. This is not a mindless affirmation but rather a considered judgment. Keep it in mind as we work through the following guidance and suggestions.
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