March 4, 2010

Retro Manners

Mary Crane writes about Retro Manners -- specifically, how to avoid those little gaffes that are costing applicants interviews and offers. In a tight economy, the smallest things matter and this article will provide you insight on the things you know but sometimes forget when you get nervous or harried.

March 2, 2010

Symplicity Calendar

Are you looking for additional ways to connect to attorneys and alumni? Sharpen your job search materials and skills? Learn more about various practice areas? Check the Symplicity calendar regularly for updated information sent to us by various bar and professional associations, Law Career Service events, and so much more. Supplement this with checking the calendars of the groups with which you are involved as well as the various newsletters you receive. As a reminder, you can always find the latest edition of our newsletter in the Symplicity Document Library as well if you deleted it before reading through it.

March 1, 2010

Basic Interview Questions

Preparing for a legal interview should always start the moment you make a new contact, and learn more about their practice or organization. It will continue as you continue to connect with the contact, formally apply for a position, or are offered an interview. This post provides excellent advice on how to prepare yourself for the basic questions - even when those are hidden. Check out the Interview Guide in the Symplicity Document Library for information tailored to the legal interview landscape.