Episode 205

205: Navigating Interviews as a Non-Traditional Law Student

The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond · Law School Toolbox

July 22, 201930m 49s

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Show Notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're chatting with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to get some interview tips for non-traditional law students who are trying to start a legal career.

In this episode we discuss:

Who is a non-traditional law student?
What kinds of challenges non-traditional students may face when trying to start a career in law
The importance of having a coherent story and explaining the value of your background
How to handle inappropriate/illegal questions about family status, age, etc. that might be asked during an interview
Understanding the expectations of the job and making clear you are eager to do them, even if you have to start with entry-level tasks
The advantages of non-traditional students that employers see

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