June, 2012

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Jun 12

Careers in Health Law – #LawJobChat No. 15

Our June 2012 #LawJobChat is this Thursday, June 28, at 9pm EDT.  Since the June chat falls on the day of the expected SCOTUS decision on the Affordable Care Act, we’re focusing the chat on careers in health law.  We are looking for health law attorneys to participate in the chat and address some of the following topics:

  • What does “health law” encompass?
  • How easy/difficult it is to switch practice areas as a lateral associate and enter the health law field?
  • Where can you work in this field if you don’t want to work in a law firm setting?
  • How easy/difficult is it to work in a corporate legal department?
  • Is prior business experience helpful?
  • Recommended resources/blogs for students interested in this practice area
  • Recommended courses in law school
  • Recommended summer clerkship/internship
  • Are there certain sub-specialties of health law that are better for lawyers interested in a flexible schedule?
  • Impact of the SCOTUS decision on careers in health law

Click here or here for details on how to participate in a Twitter Chat.  As always, I’ll post the #LawJobChat transcript following the live chat.

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Jun 12

I Wish I’d Known That: Career Advice for New Law School Graduates (#LawJobChat No. 14)

#LawJobChat returned last week, and we focused on career advice for new law school graduates.  You can read the transcript of the chat, and I’ve outlined some tips shared during the chat.

  • When balancing studying for bar and searching for a job, give priority to bar prep.  You can carve out time for both activities in June but focus only on bar prep in July.
  • Law practice is 100x more adversarial than portrayed in law school.
  • Learning does not end at law school graduation – you still have a lot to learn.
  • A successful lawyer is 50% intellect, 50% salesman; you have to make rain before you can make partner!
  • If you decide to practice in multiple states during your career, remember that CA, FL, DE, MD and NJ have state specific bar exam requirements.   You may also want to refer to the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements.

The next #LawJobChat is scheduled for Thursday, June 28, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.  Contact me if there’s a topic you’d like to discuss.