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Creating Work-Life Balance in the Legal Field
By Brenda L. George • May 09, 2017 •Writers in Residence, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Other Career Issues, Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Curriculum and Classroom Dynamics, Internships and Clerkships, •Other Law School Issues, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, Mentoring and Networking, Other Issues
I had the pleasure of speaking with attorney and mother, Elise Buie, last month about achieving balance between work and life while maintaining a law career. Of the many things that Elise brought to light for me, I think the thing that stuck with me the most is the fact that in terms of providing appropriate accommodations for pregnant or nursing women, we have come so far. I have nursed and pumped in some pretty awful, dirty places. The ferry bathroom is at the top of my list (both in the terminal and on the ferry). But, I have also nursed…
Considering Law School? Don’t Forget To Do These Three Things
By Natalie Yello • May 08, 2017 •Law School, Pre-Law, Other Law School Issues, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, Mentoring and Networking
The decision to attend law school can be daunting and it often can feel like it is taking over your life. In order to stay sane, make sure you keep these three things in your mind and you will do just fine! Find Your Support System—Both In and Out of Law School You cannot complete law school with your sanity intact without a support system of some kind. I suggest having a support system both within and outside of law school. For me, I met my circle of girlfriends within the first months of law school and relied on them…
Ms. JD Chats: A How to Guide for Summer Associate Success with Grover Cleveland
By Laura Bladow • May 07, 2017 •Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Internships and Clerkships, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
Ms. JD Chats: Secrets for Baby Sharks - A How to Guide for Summer Associate Success with Grover Cleveland Join Ms. JD on Thursday, May 18th at 2:30 PM ET for a live stream with Grover E. Cleveland, as he shares the secrets to succeeding as a summer associate, including: How to make yourself stand out; How to seek and incorporate feedback so you keep getting better; Why you should attend those pesky networking events and tips for how to conduct yourself once there; How to bounce back if you make a mistake; Why you should treat the summer as one long interview; And so much…
Fueling the Career Fire: Networking Events as Motivation
By Nicole Moriniere • May 06, 2017 •Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Other Career Issues, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, Mentoring and Networking, Features, First Women
Even if you have your dream job, there are some days or weeks when your motivation can falter. Maybe you're distracted with other things going on in your personal life or you have to complete certain tasks that day or week that aren't the tasks you enjoy the most in your job. During these times, I find it helpful to find motivation and inspiration outside of myself and my work. I find one really good way to get inspired again is to attend events on a work-related or work-adjacent topic that I'm interested in, and that will also attract a…
Ms. JD Chats Recap: A Firm of Her Own
By Laura Bladow • April 20, 2017 •Ms. JD, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Other Career Issues, Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, •Mentoring and Networking
April marks the month that most women catch up to their male colleagues' salaries for the prior year. For this year's equal pay day, Ms. JD talked to women who have not only achieved equal pay, they are running their own firms as part of doing so. Moderated by Ms. JD Board Emeritus, Janet Wallace, if you have ever dreamed of launching your own firm, you will not want to miss this conversation with Amanda Green Alexander! Watch below to learn more about the path to firm leadership and practical advice for hanging out your own shingle. Thank you to the Commission…
NYC Bar “Launching Your Career” Week 4: Legal Writing
By Kamya Arora • March 27, 2017 •Writers in Residence, Careers, Legal Academia, Politics and Government, Law School, Pre-Law, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
On March 22nd, pre-law students participating in the New York City Bar's Launching Your Career seminar series heard from Grace Pickering (Director of Legal Education at Legal Outreach & Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School) and Van Ann Bui (Director, Law Program at Sponsors for Educational Opportunity). Students had many notes and questions for Grace during and after her detailed presentation on “Legal Writing: An Introduction.” Van Ann’s segment regarding personal statement essay-writing for law school applications was equally engaging; it garnered plenty of questions from students, and even took the discussion into over-time. At the start of the night, Grace explained the court…
10 Signs You’re a Horrible Boss And How To Correct It
By Susan Culp • March 22, 2017 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking
The problem is not them; it's YOU! You're done working with the most monstrous bosses of all times. You probably swore to yourself that when the time comes for you to manage people, you will do things differently. That day has now come - you're already a boss. You may have good intentions like an all-expense paid team building for the top performing department or a company outing on its founding anniversary. But how can you implement all of these when there is a stack of emails, meetings, phone calls, and a whole bunch of demanding clients and tough decisions…
NYC Bar “Launching Your Career” Week 3: Office Etiquette
By Genevieve Antono • March 15, 2017 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Other Career Issues, Law School, Pre-Law, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, •Internships and Clerkships, Other Law School Issues, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
This week, the pre-law students participating in the New York City Bar's Launching Your Seminar series had the opportunity to hear from Sarah E. O'Connell, Senior Counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright. Sarah was engaging, warm and funny—and gave our students delightfully no-nonsense, straightforward advice about the mindset it takes to succeed in a corporate setting. Some of her advice included: Write your own "blank." When you are new to an environment and people don't really know you, they will tend to judge you quickly: "Oh you know, Richard, he's the one who ___________." You have be intentional about filling in that blank the way you want,…
Two Birds, One Stone: Helping Veterans By Attracting More Of Them To The Legal Field
By Brooke Faulkner • March 15, 2017 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking
We advocate for women from all walks of life to attend law school and become lawyers, because we understand that it’s not only our female presence that rounds out the profession as a whole, but our diversity of backgrounds that contributes to its success and growth in our nation. But there are still a few groups that remain disproportionately represented among JDs, and one of them is veterans. So, why aren’t veterans pursuing legal careers? There are a lot of theories out there, some of which make more sense than others. First off, veterans don’t always come back in the…