Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 391: How to Show Up as a Summer Associate (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones on the podcast to talk about the expectations that law firms have of their summer associates, in terms of work hours, work load, and communication.

In this episode we discuss:

>Why some people don't take a summer associate position as seriously as they should

>Managing a hybrid or virtual work schedule

>Taking a vacation during your summer See more +

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones on the podcast to talk about the expectations that law firms have of their summer associates, in terms of work hours, work load, and communication.

In this episode we discuss:

>Why some people don't take a summer associate position as seriously as they should

>Managing a hybrid or virtual work schedule

>Taking a vacation during your summer job

>Attending in-person and virtual work events

>What should you do if you aren't clear on expectations?

>What if you really don't have much to do, and is this a sign you're not going to get an offer?

Resources:

>CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)

>Podcast Episode 94: How to Succeed at Your Summer Legal Job (with Sara O'Connor) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-94-succeed-summer-legal-job-sara-oconnor/)

>Podcast Episode 147: Top Summer Associate Mistakes and How to Fix Them (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-147-top-summer-associate-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them-w-sadie-jones/)

>Podcast Episode 342: Real World Summer Job Situations (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-342-real-world-summer-job-situations-w-sadie-jones/)

>5 Things You Should Do Throughout Your Summer Job or Internship (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-things-you-should-do-throughout-your-summer-job-or-internship/)

>5 Tips for Rescuing Your Law School Summer Job from Disaster (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-tips-for-rescuing-your-law-school-summer-job-from-disaster/)

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-391-how-to-show-up-as-a-summer-associate-w-sadie-jones/)

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