You’ve graduated law school, passed the bar and are raring and ready to go into practice. Unfortunately, the job market has not been kind to its newest members. Recent statistics show that only about half of new law school graduates have secured full-time legal employment. Qualified candidates abound, and it is essential for you to distinguish yourself from the competition. Now that bar prep is behind you, you can take advantage of some newfound time for your job search as well as complementary activities.
Get Involved in Your Local Bar Association
Many bar associations offer free memberships to lawyers in their first year of practice, and it is well worth the money (and more) to take advantage of this opportunity. With far more candidates than there are open positions, networking is key.
