Florida A&M University, College of Law Career Planning and Professional Development presents Just a Quick Question. A peak into professional development issues law students may face. We will discuss topics ranging from the importance of attending networking events to how to land the "perfect" job for you, as well as talking to practitioners from varying and diverse practice areas.
Listen up for tips about how to get the most out of your summer associate or intern position.
On this episode we talk about the process of finding a summer internship or associate position in the spring.
Join us for a conversation uncovering some transferable skills you may have honed before law school. Also learn about some new skills you may have picked up while in law school and how they will be important to potential employers.
Many legal professionals throw about terms like “professional” and “professionalism” under the assumption that law students understand such terminology. That is not always fair to students so we will unpack the topic leading to clarity for all.
Winter break is the perfect time for students to prepare for next semester and the months ahead. On this episode we will talk about how to take advantage of these weeks off from law school.
It is officially the season of holiday parties and galas! These parties can offer great opportunities to professionally network. You never know who you might meet while you are having fun on the holiday social scene. It just might be that person who opens the door to your next great opportunity. The key to making an amazing first impression as you mingle is having a great introduction – your elevator pitch, let's talk about what makes a good one.
You have probably heard that law school will teach you to “think like a lawyer” but you don't yet know what that means. Listen and we will explain exactly what characteristics to look for.
Usually, a J.D. advantage career is a position in which the employer is seeking an individual who has a J.D., but the position itself does not require admission to the bar or a law license. In this episode, we explore popular J.D. advantage career options in advance of our J.D. Advantage Night.
Our first episode explores how to excel at virtual networking events and/or interviews.