Episode 251

251: Best Practices for Virtual Summer Jobs (w/Sadie Jones)

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

June 15, 202032m 36s

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Show Notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about working from home in a summer legal job, which is a common scenario given the current pandemic.

In this episode we discuss:

Creating a functional work space at home
The importance of learning the technology required for your job
Setting expectations for availability and responsiveness
Asking clarifying questions and getting feedback
Tools for communicating in a virtual office environment
What kinds of online or in-person events might still be happening?
How to build relationships with other summer interns
Managing your work/life balance

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