Career 411

If you are considering clerking, you likely already know some of the benefits of being a judicial clerk – it provides an amazing insight into the judicial process, you will develop a strong mentoring relationship with your judge, create a wonderful network of attorneys and other judges, and hone your research and writing skills. Clerking  Continue Reading »

Networking is an important skill for any professional.  It is so much more than showing up at events and collecting business cards.  Networking is a process that allows you to form and develop relationships over time.  For a law student seeking a summer position in a specific practice area, networking is developing contacts that allow  Continue Reading »

I hope everyone had the opportunity to attend the Small Firm and Public Interest Expo last Thursday.  We had 51 organizations and 72 representatives in attendance.  Approximately 120 Mizzou Law students walked over to meet the attorneys, 43 of whom were alumni.  There were fourteen law firms, eleven non-profits, eleven state agencies, nine federal agencies, three city/county government  Continue Reading »

On Thursday, February 28th, Mizzou Law will host the annual Small Firm and Public Interest Expo from noon to 2:00 pm in the Reynolds Alumni Center’s Columns Ballroom.  Approximately 75+ employers representing over 53 organizations will be in attendance.  What is the Expo? The Expo is an opportunity to network, build relationships with employers, learn  Continue Reading »

Class rankings, the dean’s list, magna cum laude, order of the coif…  The entire law school experience can feel like one numeric measurement after another, and students are constantly under pressure to “measure up.”  It is no wonder that most students believe that the key to a successful legal career is to have top grades.   Continue Reading »

You landed an interview for your dream summer position.  You took the time to properly prepare by researching the firm and participating in a mock interview.  You dressed for success and were confident and prepared at the interview.  The next step is the follow up, an important part of the interview process. Thank you note:  Continue Reading »

Typically at the end of any interview the interviewer will ask “Do you have any questions for me?”  Be prepared to ask many questions even it you have multiple interviewers.  A lack of questions may be interpreted by the employer as a lack of interest or enthusiasm for the position. Some questions can be asked  Continue Reading »