BigLaw is often touted as the way law students Make It™. But, the BigLaw search was also one of the times I was most palpably conscious of my First Gen-ness because the entire process is so foreign to anyone outside the legal profession. I had never even heard of “BigLaw” before law school, so I didn’t have a single clue what pompous gibberish people were speaking when they … Continue reading So You Want to Be a BigLaw Attorney…
Erin Scherzer is the Executive Director of Career Services at Seton Hall University School of Law. In this role, she manages student counseling, works on event and planning for the office, meets with employers, and advises students on career planning. Prior to joining Seton Hall Law, Erin worked as a Business Law Associate in the New York office of Goodwin Procter LLP. There, Erin represented … Continue reading Erin Scherzer, Executive Director of Career Services, Seton Hall University School of Law
Career services offices are filled with skilled professionals who have done this longer than you may think and are exceptionally knowledgeable; they are the link between the law school and the real world. For the most part you will hear about job opportunities through your career services via emails or designated sites for job postings. However before applying for a summer position, you must first focus your … Continue reading Getting Your 1L Summer Job
When I got to law school, I knew that I wanted to become the kind of lawyer that works towards social justice. But I had no idea how to get there. In my first semester I found inspiration from my in-class conversations and from events at my school, but then, all of a sudden, it was time to begin thinking about 1L summer internships. Being … Continue reading Making Your Way To Your Career
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