I tend to be very proactive in my application strategy.
For example, so far, I have sent emails to plenty of associates, partners, managing partners or firm board members, introducing myself and seeing if they are willing to either call and discuss opportunities at their firm, or put me in touch with someone who would be interested.
It's a bold move. But past experience has taught me that you can just email anyone. Anything might happen. If you are respectful, proportionate and realistic, it is absolutely fine. And if they don't reply, it's probably because they're either really busy or they've got nothing to suggest. That's fine, too.
When editing my last book, I sent over 80 emails to Professors, journalists and creatives around the world. About 60 replied. About 30 agreed to support. And about 15 came through in the end. That's all you need.
Using this strategy to support my career change into law, I have built a really supportive network in only a year or so. I now know lots of folks at many different firms. Even if they are only able to offer moral support. It is really valuable to speak with so many different lawyers and get to know partners, legal directors, general councils, board members, etc. You get a handle on how people think, how they see things, and the language they use.
I may be naive in my belief that one day someone with authority will reply saying: "Wow, your work sounds great!! Let's get you a TC. I'll talk to HR". But I'm an optimist. If you don't ask, you don't get.
For example, so far, I have sent emails to plenty of associates, partners, managing partners or firm board members, introducing myself and seeing if they are willing to either call and discuss opportunities at their firm, or put me in touch with someone who would be interested.
It's a bold move. But past experience has taught me that you can just email anyone. Anything might happen. If you are respectful, proportionate and realistic, it is absolutely fine. And if they don't reply, it's probably because they're either really busy or they've got nothing to suggest. That's fine, too.
When editing my last book, I sent over 80 emails to Professors, journalists and creatives around the world. About 60 replied. About 30 agreed to support. And about 15 came through in the end. That's all you need.
Using this strategy to support my career change into law, I have built a really supportive network in only a year or so. I now know lots of folks at many different firms. Even if they are only able to offer moral support. It is really valuable to speak with so many different lawyers and get to know partners, legal directors, general councils, board members, etc. You get a handle on how people think, how they see things, and the language they use.
I may be naive in my belief that one day someone with authority will reply saying: "Wow, your work sounds great!! Let's get you a TC. I'll talk to HR". But I'm an optimist. If you don't ask, you don't get.
. All of them penultimate stages before the AC. Cycle is basically done for me
