GGU Law's 2nd Annual Mock Interview Program

By Andrea Loh
Director of Employer Outreach
Law Career Development
Golden Gate University School of Law

On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, Golden Gate University School of Law successfully hosted the 2nd Annual Mock Interview Event. This event was held on GGU’s campus and brought together more than 24 attorneys from the local San Francisco community for an evening of mock interviews and networking with our 2L and 3L students.

Students were assigned to two different individualized sessions with attorneys who practice in their area(s) of interest. Each attorney/student group then had 20 minutes to conduct a one-on-one mock interview. Afterward, the pairing had the opportunity to discuss the interviewer’s feedback and get to know each other more. Following the interviewing sessions, our attorneys and students mingled during a reception generously sponsored by Steven Adair MacDonald & Partners, P.C.

 Here is what our students had to say about the event:
  
“I learned that I have a great energy that makes the interviewer calm. I also received some tips on my resume. This was a great event, and I am happy we were matched up with an attorney whose practice area we are interested in! I believe I found a mentor because we connected, which is something I was not expecting. Great event!”  

“This event made me more confident in my [interviewing] skills.”

“I learned good questions to ask at the end of an interview and to think more about challenges that I have faced and overcome. The attorneys provided helpful feedback and reminders. I felt supported and encouraged.” 

  “It was a great way to meet other attorneys in a very relaxed setting. I really enjoyed the event.”

For those who attended, we hope you were also able to make new connections with attorneys and students! Finally, a big thank you to our event sponsor, Steven Adair MacDonald & Partners, P.C. as well as our participating attorneys, students, and the Law Career Development team.

We look forward to hosting this event next year and hope you will join us! For questions about your resume, cover letter, or to schedule a mock interview with a member of our team, please contact lawcareer@ggu.edu or call (415) 442-6625.