Now that finals are over and break has begun, your attention is turning to your 1L summer job search. It may seem overwhelming, and you may not know where to begin. Above all else, remember that the CDO is here for you and we want to work with you. Every one of you has unique... Continue Reading →
We hear the word "prestige" a lot. There is often a great deal of concern about whether a given job is prestigious. Sometimes people eliminate organizations from their job search purely because of the perception that they are not prestigious enough. We hear from students considering multiple offers, inquiring about which firm is more prestigious.... Continue Reading →
You spent several minutes crafting the perfect email to your mentor, a Notre Dame alumnus, your professor, a lawyer you want to meet, or anyone else. It has been a week, and you haven't heard anything. Crickets. Now what? Email them again! Lawyers are busy and inboxes get full really fast. It's very easy to... Continue Reading →
If you're in law school, the chances are good that you have taken out loans to attend. If you've taken out loans, hopefully you are thinking ahead to how you can pay back those loans. This blog post offers several tips for creating your debt management strategy. Get into as little debt as possible while... Continue Reading →
Lucky you...we have another 3L story! Today's guest is Mikhael Bunda. I met Mikhael as a 1L. He's got great energy and a really positive vibe. He's someone to keep an eye on because he's definitely going places. Remember the name. Ali Wruble: Tell me a bit about your life and how you ended up... Continue Reading →
Being super busy and stressed seems to be a badge of honor. "Clearly I'm important and in-demand because I have so much going on!" But is it really good? Any health care provider would tell you no. Stress does bad things to a body. And a soul. Chronic stress is one of the most common... Continue Reading →
Time to hear another 3L story! Today's guest is Paris Mayfield. Paris is a fellow Texan and a terrific person. And she has the most beautiful smile. It lights up her face and any room she enters! Ali Wruble: Tell me a little bit about yourself and your life before law school. Paris Mayfield: I... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite law-related newsletters is Mentor in Law from Nyssa Chopra. Nyssa does a terrific job of bringing together practical information on relevant topics for professional development. With a focus on diversity & inclusion and the future of work, newsletters feature advice on how to get into different fields of law from practicing... Continue Reading →
This is the first post in a new recurring feature called 3L Stories. I will be talking with 3Ls and sharing their experiences. Why? Well, why not? We have great students, so why not talk about them!? First up, Keith Ongeri. He is our current SBA President, an Assistant Rector in Alumni Hall and an... Continue Reading →
It's time for the next Things to Share post. Have something you'd like to share? Let me know! Use the contact form at the bottom. I would love to hear from you! Vault - This site is chock full of practical and useful content. They have an excellent blog, lists & rankings to help you... Continue Reading →
"We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak." - Epictetus Many of us like to talk. I talk quite a bit. (Anyone who knows me is smiling and nodding right now.) But I also like to listen. I can certainly learn much more from listening than... Continue Reading →