Law
? Job market tight,
Jaut there are ways ta ?
find the good jobs
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) ? With
over 35,500 law school graduates this year
and fewer jobs for them, prospective new
recruits need an edge to land jobs, says a?
partner of a New jersey law firm.
? Find out what law firms are looking for,
advises Clyde Szuch, managing partner at
Pitney, Hardin, Kipp & Szuch, one of the
country's largest law firms. Some factors
cited by Szuch:
? Academic performance. Being in the
top quarter of your graduating class improves
your chances, though firms will consider any
student in the top third. A nationally recog
nized law school is a positive factor, but
many firms find well-qualified applicants at
law schools with good regional reputations.
? Academic experience. Your choice- of
law school courses should be consistent with
the kind of law you want to practice. Early
specialization is a strong selling point, says
Szuch.
? Writing and speaking skills. Writing
well is essential. Many law firms require a
writing sample to evaluate the candidate's
logic and comprehension. Being articulate* is
as important as writing well.
? Other work experience. You've got an
advantage if you've had summer legal jobs
between terms. Taking a year to serve as a
judicial clerk is a good way to increase your
chances. Experience in other fields also is
useful; for example, a student with science or
^engineering background can be valuable to a
firm with environmental practice.
? Geography. Geographic preference is a
strong factor, especially for firms located out
side big cities like New York. Chicago or Los
Angeles.
? Practice areas. The "hottest" practice
area now is environment specialization,
according to Szuch. Litigators also are in
demand.
? Business background. Firms value the
law school candidate who can develop good
business contacts or shows ability to sell the
firm's practice. Getting new business is
essential for a firm's survival, so the candi
date who shows initiative in this area has an
edge.
? Commitment. The legal profession
considers itself a service industry. Law firms
look for students willing to commit time,
energy and enthusiasm to their clients.
? Administration. Law firms need candi
dates who can grow into managers of cases,
projects, associates, support staff and other
wise share administrative duties of running a
firm. Line of succession is a greater consider
ation than ever before. Szuch says.
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