Attend relevant professional meetings. Think about how your presence will contribute to the organization. Employers today hire those they can trust, especially to be who they say they are. If you're beginning to feel like a pretzel from twisting yourself into the packages you think employers want, stop. Instead, take a hard look at your likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses, and pursue only those opportunities that genuinely interest you.
Every law student possesses distinctive competencies and credentials.
You couldn't have entered law school without them. But you undermine your chances of getting hired when you place too much emphasis on your credentials and ignore your true occupational desires. Reprinted with permission. Learn more about pro bono opportunities in the Eugene and Springfield area. The Pro Bono Certificate Committee invites you to attend its second Open House in Career Services.