Hi, everyone! I’ve been licensed since Feb 2020. My first job was with the State & I stayed there like 1.5 years before leaving (I gained many skills). I know my biggest mistake was leaving without having something lined up. So BASICALLY I’ve been unemployed since Jan 2021. I was employed by two firms but it didn’t work. I guess I didn’t meet their “expectations”—they expected me to learn everything within a week. ATP, I’m just getting VERY discouraged. Having interviews with no response etc.

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This sounds like chaos so I know employers are perceiving it as chaos. There really needs to be a solid answer as to why you could only hold two jobs for more than week during this two year period. You should probably get your story solid. You might want to reach out to career services at your law school to help prepare you for interviews. Maybe the approach you should take is to try and find a good mentor as well to help you. You’re probably going to have to network hard to find a position and that’s the reality so a mentor could be useful.

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Yeah…I was definitely thinking one of my only options would be to network.
Initially, I would tell them during my interviews I left my first job bc I wanted to practice another area of law, which was true, but I started feeling like that wasn’t the best explanation. I would also mention I was job searching throughout that time, which was true. But just coming from their perspective…it does seem sketchy. Thanks for your advice!

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Idk what type of advice I’m looking for…but those who have been in the game for a while, how should I go about things?
The two jobs I mentioned where I was there for like a week aren’t on my resume bc I feel like a resume reflects ya skills, etc. I ain’t learn a damn thing from the firms.

Also, being that I was unemployed for a while gives “red flags” on my resume…& I’ve being getting asked about the gap…A LOT. I never really know what to say so I just tell the truth & bring up the 2 firms.

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Were they big firms?

Your feelings are valid OP. What you are experiencing now is a testament as to how hard the situation you are in. You are expected to be something in a span of time that is not so favorable. Don't feel discouraged though because it is not your fault, it is the firms fault. Keep searching and you will eventually find a place you can thrive in

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Keep searching you will find the right place soon! Don't give up hope! Good luck!

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One firm has like 4 locations throughout the state with like 20ish attorneys. The other firm is small.

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