Building a Professional Presence and Networking in Law School

When it comes to finding a job and building a career, a lot of it comes down to how you present yourself.

Read on for advice on marketing yourself and networking (the horror!) and for building a solid, professional online presence.

The Value of Nice Do lawyers (and law students) have to be jerks? We say NO!
What's Your Brand? As a law student, it's key to establish, develop, and promote your personal brand in a competitive legal environment. Here are some things to remember!
What's Your Elevator Pitch? Can you explain what kind of job you’re looking for in a few sentences? If not, time to work on that! You don’t need a “forever” answer, but you do need an answer.
Could a Designer Purse Cost You a Job Offer? Christen Morgan looks at how you can think about what you are wearing to job interviews and also evaluate how you will be perceived based on some wardrobe choices.

A Cool Idea For Legal Networking: Make a "Contacts Roadmap" Hate networking? Here’s a strategy that can make your networking a lot more efficient and effective (so you can do less of it).
Four Useful Tips for Legal Networking on a Budget If you’re looking for a legal job, you know you need to network. Right? Well, that can get expensive — which is tricky when you have no income! Use these four tips for effective networking, on a budget.
Want to Start Marketing Yourself in Law School? It’s never too early to start positioning yourself for the job you want! Jared Correia shares some tips on using social media and other creative approaches to leapfrog the competition.
Ideas for Staying in Touch with Summer Supervisors and Mentors Tiffany Lo discusses how to keep up with your summer mentors.
The Art of the Hustle Attorney Jeena Cho stops by with eight tips to hustle your way to career success.
Stop Telling Me To Play Golf. Enough, Already! People — particularly women — are constantly being told that they have to remake themselves to fit into some ridiculous image of what they’re "supposed" to be. Let's talk about doing things because you actually want to, not because you "should."
An Introvert's Guide to Law School Networking What’s the second scariest word in law school, after "exams"? Networking! Yep, not most people’s favorite activity. But even if you're an introvert, you can network! Really.

Hey, 1Ls! It's Okay to Use the Internet If your law school tells you not to blog or use social media IGNORE THEM. These can be important tools in your job search and career development.
Are You Using LinkedIn as Effectively as Possible? Social media is important as a law student, and during your legal career. Find out how lawyers (and law students) can use LinkedIn effectively.
Want a Job? Clean Up Your Online Paper Trail Do you know what comes up when someone Googles your name? Time to find out, and make sure it’s flattering! If there are issues, learn how to correct them.
Want to Stand Out From the Pack? Start a Blog! Want to stand out in a crowded job market? Start a blog! Who knows where it might lead?
Afraid of the Media, But Want Attention? PR Pro Paramjit L. Mahli Shares Some Tips Lawyers have a love/hate relationship with publicity. In this interview, a PR pro shares tips for handling media attention.
Lawyers, Please, I Beg You, Get a Website! If you're a solo practitioner, or really any kind of hire-able lawyer who doesn’t currently have at least a basic website, GET ONE. How in the world can anyone refer you business otherwise?
Why Every Law Student Should Be On Twitter Every law student should have a Twitter account. Here's why!