Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast. Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about the processing of getting, or not getting, an offer at the end of your time as a summer associate. Tune in for some great information on how to end your summer successfully and navigate the offer process thoughtfully and respectfully.
In this episode, we See more +
Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast. Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about the processing of getting, or not getting, an offer at the end of your time as a summer associate. Tune in for some great information on how to end your summer successfully and navigate the offer process thoughtfully and respectfully.
In this episode, we discuss:
>The basics of the offer process and what it means for the future
>The possible outcomes and how to deal with them
>How to maximize your chances of getting an offer as the summer wraps up
>Things to do to make sure you end the summer on a positive note
>Sure-fire ways to put your offer in jeopardy
>What you can do if you sense a potential issue (a personality conflict, a not-so-great performance on an assignment, etc.)
>Cold offers: what does this mean and how can you move forward?
>Managing offers while applying for clerkships
>What are the repercussions of turning down an offer if you weren’t happy at the firm?
>Once you've accepted an offer, do 3L grades matter?
Resources:
>What It’s Like to Get a Cold Offer (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/10/what-its-like-to-get-a-cold-offer/)
Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Episode-108-Dealing-with-Summer-Associate-Offers.pdf)
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