Tag Archives: 2L

4 ways to manage your attention span

Posted on February 16, 2015 by susangainen

 You are the boss of your attention span. You are the boss of your attention span. Yet how you manage when your world is pinging you to read texts, tweets, emails, and Instagrams is a measure of your professionalism. Whether … Continue reading →

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10 tips for managing the spring semester

Posted on January 13, 2015 by susangainen

“Spring” is an elastic term in Minnesota, covering a wide range of weather events. The Spring semester is similarly elastic. It goes fast, and requires focused attention. Touch base with your career office, and get started. 1.  Review at your … Continue reading →

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A single-minded sprint to finals?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by susangainen

A single-minded sprint to finals? After spring break you have options that maximize study time without sacrificing job search strategies.   Hunker down now. Up the ante on studying. Finish, tweak, and  memorize outlines. Outline the note cases. Listen to … Continue reading →

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3rd Week of Work: Getting to Know Your Colleagues

Posted on May 28, 2013 by susangainen

Ideally, your office will be filled with interesting and talented people who do good work without generating drama, and who can be trusted with professional confidences. You should make sincere efforts to get to know both lawyers and staff because … Continue reading →

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2nd Week of Work: 4 ways to sync with support staff

Posted on May 23, 2013 by susangainen

If this is your first grown-up job, almost every support staff person knows more than you. You may know more about some abstract points of law, but they know: Where the courthouses are and how to submit documents on time … Continue reading →

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First Week of Work: Make the first day count

Posted on May 20, 2013 by susangainen

First impressions are forever. Whether this is your first-ever professional job or one more step on your career path, make the first day count. Meeting people:  Strong handshakes and good eye contact are key. Do your best to begin to … Continue reading →

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Job Search Outside OCI: Spring Break Edition

Posted on March 7, 2013 by susangainen

Spring break is a defining moment for thousands of law students who must finally accept that they are not likely to get a job through fall OCI. Their resumes are not under a stray file. That door has closed. Small … Continue reading →

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Three Bs to energize your job search

Posted on February 14, 2013 by susangainen

Unless your loved one included a job offer with the flowers and chocolate, February 15 will be a good time to energize your job search. Begin with these Three B’s. Begin a Job Search By Ditching Your Baggage Ruth Hayden, … Continue reading →

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Best tips for recruiting recommenders

Posted on January 22, 2013 by susangainen

Writing letters of recommendation is either a joy or a chore. If you lay the right groundwork, recommending you can be a pleasure. Follow the Best Tips for finding recommenders to make this process work for both of you. Do … Continue reading →

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