Ep #177: Navigating In-Firm Interviews for a Summer Student Position at a Law Firm

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Navigating In-Firm Interviews for a Summer Student Position at a Law Firm

Are you a law student preparing for in-firm interviews for summer positions? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to navigate this critical process in your career trajectory? If so, you’re in luck this week!

 

As a former practicing lawyer who has been on both sides of the interview table, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the in-firm interview process. There are specific steps you can take right now to help you feel more confident, gain clarity on what you want to get out of this experience, and navigate this process successfully. I’m sharing these steps with you in this episode.

 

Join me this week for an episode packed with actionable advice that will help you navigate in-firm interviews as a law student looking for a summer position. You’ll learn how the in-firm interview experience is a great opportunity to start building your network and reputation, along with strategies to help you showcase your strengths and, ultimately, secure a summer position that aligns with your goals and values.

 


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What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
  • Why the in-firm interview process is highly unique.
  • How to conduct internal research to gain clarity on your values, goals, and what you want from your first law firm experience.
  • The importance of external research on law firms, the interview process, and how to leverage various resources to prepare effectively.
  • Strategies for anticipating and practicing answers to common interview questions, as well as crafting thoughtful questions for your interviewers.
  • How to demonstrate key qualities during the interview process.
  • Tips for pacing yourself, handling multiple offers, and being gracious throughout the process.
  • The long-term benefits of building relationships and reputation during the in-firm interview process, beyond just securing a summer position.

 

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