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Thankfully, career opportunities for law students and new lawyers seem to be increasing as COVID concerns abate. But, how can you best prepare yourself for actually getting the job you want? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Howard University School of Law’s Lauren Jackson to discuss tips and tactics for pursuing a fulfilling legal career. She emphasizes the importance of networking from day one of law school and advises students to keep an open mind about the opportunities that come their way. Lauren R. Jackson is assistant director of career services at Howard University School of Law and a legacy-focused attorney with a passion for helping entrepreneurs, small businesses and everyday dreamers through her consulting agency, The L. Renee Group.
Thankfully, career opportunities for law students and new lawyers seem to be increasing as COVID concerns abate. But, how can you best prepare yourself for actually getting the job you want? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Howard University School of Law's Lauren Jackson to discuss tips and tactics for pursuing a fulfilling legal career. She emphasizes the importance of networking from day one of law school and advises students to keep an open mind about the opportunities that come their way. Lauren R. Jackson is assistant director of career services at Howard University School of Law and a legacy-focused attorney with a passion for helping entrepreneurs, small businesses and everyday dreamers through her consulting agency, The L. Renee Group.
Thankfully, career opportunities for law students and new lawyers seem to be increasing as COVID concerns abate. But, how can you best prepare yourself for actually getting the job you want? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Howard University School of Law's Lauren Jackson to discuss tips and tactics for pursuing a fulfilling legal career. She emphasizes the importance of networking from day one of law school and advises students to keep an open mind about the opportunities that come their way. Lauren R. Jackson is assistant director of career services at Howard University School of Law and a legacy-focused attorney with a passion for helping entrepreneurs, small businesses and everyday dreamers through her consulting agency, The L. Renee Group.
Wow! Can you believe we made it to 50 episodes?! This has been quite a journey! This week, meet Attorney Lauren R. Jackson, a legacy focused attorney dedicated to the...
Lauren R. Jackson is an attorney, speaker, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and chief visionary of IMANEE, a non-profit organization focused on the empowerment and elevation of girls and women of color. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Lauren is a true example of what sisterhood, service, and leadership should radiate. On this episode, we chat about being appreciative of and inspired by the things we have that we once prayed so hard to receive. She drops many gems as she discusses the “beautiful things that can happen out of detour” • How she overcame not getting into law school immediately after undergrad • The necessity of learning from people who are in roles that you are aspiring to achieve • How she got the courage to quit her job to pursue law school • How she established her non-profit, IMANEE and how you can get involved • How she navigates imposter syndrome while working in a firm where she is often the only black woman • How she is unapologetically practicing self-care • How to make new friends as an adult Connect with Lauren at Hello@LaurenRJackson.com and visit her website, LaurenRJackson.com Get 20% off from alittlebougie.com using code “StillBecoming”