A “Day in the Life” of a Law Firm Summer Associate
A “day in the life” of a law firm summer associate looked a little different in 2020. Here’s a glimpse into a typical day for summers at O’Melveny this past summer.
A Quick Guide to 1L Summer Jobs
Your 1L summer is your first chance to get “real” lawyering experience—so what kind of job should you pursue? Here is a quick guide to the different routes you might consider.
Get Involved in Affinity Groups as a Summer Associate
Participation in law firm affinity groups can increase your access to attorneys across the firm, raise your profile, create opportunities for mentorship, and teach you how to be an active participant in an increasingly diverse legal landscape.
How to Select the Right Summer Associate Program: Advice from Law Firm Associates
Having multiple law firm offers is exciting, but how do you decide which summer associate program is right for you? Here, real law firm associates share their advice on how to choose.
10 Behavioral Interviewing Tips for Success During OCI and Callbacks
Behavioral interview questions are becoming more common during law firm interviews, and preparing for them is key. Read on for best practices for approaching these questions.
Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Balance in BigLaw
For many lawyers, work-life balance seems like an elusive goal, and the move to remote work in the wake of COVID-19 has blurred the lines of work and personal time even more. Read on for strategies on achieving balance.
Five New Year’s Resolutions for Lawyers
Make 2021 the year for your legal career with these New Year's resolutions.
Resume Basics for Law Students
Your resume is your chance to make a great first impression with legal employers. Follow these tips to get your resume in tip-top shape.
Non-Legal Holiday Reads: A Book List For Lawyers, by Lawyers
Holiday vacation is the perfect time for lawyers to fit in some “for fun” reading. If you need some book inspiration, check out this list of reads, recommended by lawyers!