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I give this advice to every kid considering law: Don't do it until you have a sense of what kind of law you'd like to do, because law isn't 1 job, it's 100s. Sound like you'll need to go through the same soul searching as any undergad would have to do when choosing a career path. Network, talk to folks who do different things, think about what you would do in a good day at work.
Is there a young lawyers association in your city/locale? Highly recommend trying to go to an in person event or two (CLE or not) on the types of law you think you might want to do. A. An opportunity to meet some people who are probably working on matters closer to what you’d be doing as a new lawyer, and B. You may get a good practical insight into what that job looks like from the presenter or those people you meet.
Young lawyer groups are supposed to help people find what they’d like to do, educate, serve and also provide a sense of community.
Getting a job as an LLM will almost always be harder than as a straight JD-summer associate-associate path, but you need to be super intentional as you job hunt and possibly hop between roles until you land where you want to be
This is very helpful. Thanks a lot. I’ve an alumni community that hosts events here and there. It may be a good starting point. I didn’t think of that.
Hi! Do you mind connecting? I’m looking to do a postgrad LLB and go to an American LLM after as I live here. I just need the flexibility. Any insight you provide would be so appreciated!
Hey, sure. DM me and we can connect.
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