As someone who faced a legal market that was devastated by the Great Recession when I began my legal career, I recognize the challenges of navigating the hiring sector as an attorney in an uncertain market. Below is advice for those who may be in a similar predicament today.
Leverage your pre-law background. Critically assess what you have to offer that makes you unique as a candidate for employment, and highlight that during interviews. Remember that your law school admitted you because you have something valuable to contribute. During your interviews, share how you can leverage the skills that you gained from experiences prior to law school. Mention your various skills, whether they might include knowledge of other languages, the strength of your writing ability, or a background in business or science, which would make you a candidate who can deliver unparalleled results. Now is not the time to be shy. As a lawyer, you have been trained to present a case, and now your case is advocating for yourself as a candidate. Stand out.
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