Director of Employer Outreach
Law Career Services
Did you miss the LCS sponsored event “Leveraging Your Network to Create Professional Opportunities”? Not to worry—below are some of the key takeaways provided by our four distinguished panelists: Carolyn Lee (GGU JD 06, LLM 08) of Abkin Law LLP; Philip Batchelder (GGU JD 09) of Mitchell & Batchelder LLP; Jamil McClintock (GGU JD 13) of DLA Piper; and Edgar Quezada (GGU JD 13) of the Law Offices of Murlene J. Randle.What Activities Do You Recommend for Expanding My Network?
(Part 1)
• Bar associations. Join a bar association and make it a goal to regularly attend their events. Many groups offer law students complimentary membership and host a variety of social and educational events. Many attorneys find it refreshing to speak with students and enjoy offering helpful advice.
• Student organizations. Join the Board of a student organization and plan speaker events with practicing attorneys from the community. In doing so, you will interact with a variety of practitioners while impressing them with your leadership skills.
• Get to know your classmates. Networking does not just involve meeting outside attorneys. Spend time learning more about the people in your classes and student organizations. Expand your network beyond your class year—if you are a 2L, get to know the new members of GGU and your upper division counterparts.
• Personal interest activities. Participate in non-academic activities that you find enjoyable. Like running? Join a local running club and meet new people while doing something fun. Job and client opportunities often arise from non-legal connections.
• Utilize GGU’s resources. Consult the law school’s academic dean and Law Career Services for further advice about networking and job search contacts. We are all former practicing attorneys connected to the legal community and are here to help!
