Now That Summer Is Here...

by Susanne Aronowitz
Associate Dean for Law Career Services

Summertime
We hope you all enjoyed a break after the spring semester. Whether you are taking classes, working, or still trying to line something up, we encourage you to use the summer months to advance your career development. Here are some tips on getting the most out of the summer:

Volunteer
If you are still seeking professional experience, consider volunteering your time through our Pro Bono Program. There are projects available to match a wide range of interests and time commitments. For more information, please visit www.lawstudentprobono.org, or send an email to dnguyen@pic.org.

Apply
Employers are still posting jobs for the summer. Keep checking LCSonline for the current listings.

Read
Catching up on your reading this summer? Add some selections from the LCS library to your reading list. We recommend: Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams by Kimm Alayne Walton; The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career by Ari Kaplan; or simply grabbing a few articles from our Article Spot.

Meet
The summer months present a wide variety of opportunities to meet lawyers. From bar association receptions, to brown bag presentations to alumni mixers, there's something for everyone! Keep your eye on the calendars in the Recorder and Daily Journal, as well as the Public Interest Update and LCS blog for ideas.

Chat
Cocktail parties not your thing? Consider sitting down with alumni and other attorneys for a one-on-one informational interview. Students can access the online GGU alumni directory to find lawyers in your area of interest--contact a counselor at LCS to learn how to access the directory.

Connect
Set up a profile on LinkedIn and join the Golden Gate University and Golden Gate University Law groups.

LCS is open all summer to help you develop your professional development plan. Stop by or call to make an appointment!