It s not who you know, it s who you get to know. Networking is an important part of the legal profession and something that all attorneys, whether they like it or not, must do as part of their careers.
Research shows that networking is the single most effective way of getting a job.
A recent NALP survey indicates that almost half of the jobs law students got were through self-initiated contact with their employers or by a referral. Also, as tempting as they are, mass mailings don t usually work. You may feel productive as you merge hundreds of letters and send them out, waiting by the mailbox or telephone for any type of response. Hiding behind a mass mailing is not putting you in touch with the people who can ultimately help you. Most importantly, by networking you are practicing skills that you will use your entire legal career even if you stay at with one employer.