RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Winning the Case for Your Career
Rules of Engagement is the official blog for the USC Gould School of Law Career Services Office. The blog is designed to provide students, alumni and friends of the law school with current information on the legal job market, tips and advice for navigating the legal job search and overall strategies for successful career management.
If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the blog, please send an email to careers@law.usc.edu
Beverly Hills Bar Association - Entertainment After Dark Networking Mixer
Mix, mingle and network with Entertainment Industry professionals
15 October 2009
BEVERLY HILLS BAR ASSOCIATION
Entertainment Law Section
Cordially Invite You To Attend Their
Entertainment After Dark
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson LLP
Mix, mingle and network with Entertainment Industry professionals
Join us on for the inaugural evening in our upcoming series of networking events that brings together Beverly Hills Bar Association members, Southern California Law students and entertainment professionals from various areas of the industry.
Neville L. Johnson, Miles J. Feldman and Michael A. Helfant will share their vast and intriguing experiences in entertainment litigation and deal making in the entertainment industry followed by the opportunity to network with other professionals.
Click here for more information and to register for the event.
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Event Invitation: The Importance of Intangibles in the Changing Job Market
26 August 2009
The Importance of Intangibles in the Changing Job Market
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009,
5:00– 6:30 p.m., with Reception to Follow
Finding a Job that's Right for You
The classes of 2010, 2011, and 2012 are the "guinea pigs" for firms re-thinking hiring, training, billing and compensation. Smart job searches are the key to success. Walk into your next interview knowing what makes a future employer right for you so you can tell them why you're right for them.
And then what?
Soft Skills Bridge the Gap from Foot in the Door to Employment Offer
Join Jessie Kornberg, Executive Director, Ms. JD and three BigLaw hiring partners for a panel discussion of the intangibles to success job hunting and career advancement: how to utilize professor & attorney mentorships, foster professional networks, and effectively self-promote within those relationships.
Practice Make Perfect
Following the panel discussion join members of WLALA and the Beverly Hills Bar Association for a reception in the courtyard and put the advice on intangibles to use!
This Ms. JD & NWLSO event is made possible by generous support from McGuireWoods, a 2009 Best Law Firm for Women Award Winner.
Please note: Parking at UCLA is limited. $10 garage parking and credit card enabled metered parking is available on the campus, but carpooling is strongly recommended.
For more information contact Jessie Kornberg (kornberg@ms-jd.org).
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Los Angeles County Bar Association, Real Property Section Community Outreach Program
Complimentary seminars on real estate law practice
24 August 2009
The Real Property Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law of the American Bar Association are jointly presenting a real estate law program that will consist of six complimentary seminars on real estate law practice. The seminars will be held on consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm from September 30th to November 4, 2009 at the LACBA offices at
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A More Strategic Approach to Job Postings
13 May 2009
I can’t tell you how many times I hear the following complaint from job seekers: “I send out 5-10 resumes every week in response to job postings, but I haven’t heard back from anyone.”
Technology has made it extremely easy for job seekers to find openings and apply for jobs. In some cases, you can submit an application online in a matter of seconds. This results in employers receiving a large volume of applications to review. How do you get employers to take notice of your application?
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CULTIVATING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
By Betty Chia, Assistant Director of Career Services
06 May 2009
Law students and recent alumni alike cringe when I use the term networking. “I don’t like asking people for favors or for a job” or “I have a business card and I followed up, now what?” are common conversations I have when I broach the subject that networking is an important component of the job search. Many law students and alumni find networking to be insincere and therefore an ineffective way to leverage connections. Networking, though, doesn’t need to comprise of inconsequential conversation over semi-warm hors d'oeuvres. Instead it could be an opportunity to gain legal expertise, help others in need, and build professional relationships.
This past weekend, I volunteered with the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s (LACBA) Barristers Division to advise individuals and families at the Foreclosure Relief Clinic in downtown
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BAR ASSOCIATION RESOURCE GUIDE
How to Utilize a Bar Association
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