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May 31 2012

More Law Firm Receptions for Rising 2Ls

Posted by Kathryn Parente at 9:28 PM - Categories: Early Interview Week (EIW) | 1L/1E/2E

Rising 2L Women Event: Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP – Please join Women@Weil for our recruiting reception for rising 2L Women Law Students on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. CoCo Sala Chocolate Lounge & Boutique, 929 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Please RSVP by June 14 to abby.royal@weil.com.

Rising 2Ls interested in Houston: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP – Please join us for cocktails and conversation with Skadden Attorneys on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm. 1000 Louisiana, Suite 6800, Houston, TX 77002. RSVP to rsvp.houston@skadden.com. Business Casual. Valet Parking Available.

To view details on summer law firm receptions previously posted on Hoya Headlines, click here.

May 31 2012

"Tips for Summer Associates on Getting an Offer"

Posted by Laura Hosid at 8:52 AM - Categories: Professionalism | Law Firms | 3L/4E | Legal News

Careerist (Law.com blog), May 29, 2012

“The weather is hot, and Memorial Day is over. And that means the summer associates are on deck! Here is the first of our posts to help summers make it through their Big Law audition. Today, guest blogger and former lawyer Grover Cleveland, author of Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks: The Essential Guide to Thriving as a New Lawyer (West 2010), offers advice to anxious summer associates about snagging that offer.”

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May 30 2012

Solo Practice University Scholarships Available for May 2012 Graduates

Posted by Laura Hosid at 11:22 AM - Categories: Alumni | Off-campus programs | Small / Medium Firms

Solo Practice University is a single online destination where lawyers and law students learn the basics of running a solo practice, take classes and get expert feedback from lawyers and business professionals in specialized fields. Eight scholarships are available for May 2012 graduates. Please click here for details.

May 29 2012

"Choosing the Right Practice Area for You"

Posted by Laura Hosid at 11:37 AM - Categories: Job Search Strategies | Law Firms | Legal News | All class years

Lateral Link, May 25, 2012

“So it’s that time of year - summer associates are arriving at law firms all over the country eager to experience the life of a young attorney. These lawyers-to-be will be assigned to practices and try to learn all there is to know about their chosen firm through summer events, lunches and assignments. The most savvy summer associates will use this opportunity to investigate all of the firm’s practices and have a clear understanding of their future path when it comes time to choose their permanent practice area.”

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May 25 2012