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Everyone's saying it's over for me & I haven't even began my journey
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<blockquote data-quote="Jony" data-source="post: 41867" data-attributes="member: 8274"><p>Armiie! As a third year law student, I'm actually really excited for you. </p><p></p><p>You have your WHOLE journey ahead of you and there's so much potential that you could definitely wield when it comes to your second year and you're beginning to apply for things.</p><p></p><p>Resonating with what LS12 mentioned - go for these online legal events. They're SO easy to attend. Read up about the firm a little bit beforehand - what are their roles in diversity + inclusion? What is something interesting they're doing recently - is it a NewLaw department they've just set up? Then position yourself: "I'm currently a student in computer science who's reaaaally interested about how your firm is dealing with zxc ... maybe automation! How is that working out for you as a worker and for the firm as a macro whole?"</p><p></p><p>Be nice, be genuine, and the people on the calls will remember your face. You have THREE years to make an impression! Sign up for campus ambassador things, prepare early for vac schemes by asking people from the firm how their experiences are and meeting grad rec and letting them know who you are, and be friendly and yourself! Good things will come to you.</p><p></p><p>On the side, try to find a niche. Maybe work on your own contract management system on github! Or code up a RPA productivity robot. I wish I had a STEM background like you - I'm in advanced RPA training but oh what I would kill for to get a foundational training in computer science - it is SUCH a valuable skill, especially for law firms looking to diversify their recruitment in this time!</p><p></p><p>And get on linkedin, write meaningful messages to people, and be friendly!</p><p></p><p>You're going to be amazing. I'll come back to this forum in 3 years and whether you're in a MC firm or not, I know that you'll have tried your best and you'll be in a place that you definitely are settled <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>neotato</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jony, post: 41867, member: 8274"] Armiie! As a third year law student, I'm actually really excited for you. You have your WHOLE journey ahead of you and there's so much potential that you could definitely wield when it comes to your second year and you're beginning to apply for things. Resonating with what LS12 mentioned - go for these online legal events. They're SO easy to attend. Read up about the firm a little bit beforehand - what are their roles in diversity + inclusion? What is something interesting they're doing recently - is it a NewLaw department they've just set up? Then position yourself: "I'm currently a student in computer science who's reaaaally interested about how your firm is dealing with zxc ... maybe automation! How is that working out for you as a worker and for the firm as a macro whole?" Be nice, be genuine, and the people on the calls will remember your face. You have THREE years to make an impression! Sign up for campus ambassador things, prepare early for vac schemes by asking people from the firm how their experiences are and meeting grad rec and letting them know who you are, and be friendly and yourself! Good things will come to you. On the side, try to find a niche. Maybe work on your own contract management system on github! Or code up a RPA productivity robot. I wish I had a STEM background like you - I'm in advanced RPA training but oh what I would kill for to get a foundational training in computer science - it is SUCH a valuable skill, especially for law firms looking to diversify their recruitment in this time! And get on linkedin, write meaningful messages to people, and be friendly! You're going to be amazing. I'll come back to this forum in 3 years and whether you're in a MC firm or not, I know that you'll have tried your best and you'll be in a place that you definitely are settled :) neotato [/QUOTE]
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