Goals Whether you are working remotely or in-person, your intentions should be the same: to produce excellent work for the organization, connect with the people you are working with and build relationships, and gain legal experience. Establish early on what the organization’s expectations are and what your specific goals for the internship are. What are […]
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From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. Over the next few weeks, your time as a summer associate or intern will rapidly come to a close. Do the following ten things to ensure that you leave on a high note: Transition work. Turn in completed work assignments. For any incomplete work that […]
Once your summer internship has started, it’s time to shine in your position. Watch this short video for tips to help you stand out in your summer internship.
From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com). If you are about to start a summer job, you must turn in a superlative performance during the next several weeks. Thus far, your GPA has demonstrated that you are able to acquire legal skills. Your summer employment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate that you also possess some important […]
From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. If you are about to start your first job in the legal profession, your performance over the next several weeks will be absolutely critical to your success. Thus far, your GPA has helped demonstrate that you have the ability to acquire and use legal skills. […]
The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) is excited to host its second Law Student Summer Program. This program is open to law students around the state, who plan to work in Dallas after the bar exam and is perfect for first- and second-year law students (Classes of 2022 and 2023). The Law Student Summer […]
Disclaimer: By now, your organization has probably already established a routine for remote work and how they expect summer interns to be integrated, so make sure to follow their lead. Goals Establish early on what the organization’s expectations are and what your goals for the internship are. What are you hoping to gain from it […]
From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. With only four or five weeks to make positive impressions, this year’s summer associates and interns must come across as professionals in everything that they say and do. I’ve outlined below best practices for managing assignments. When you receive an assignment: Take notes. To ensure […]
From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. This summer you may have fewer opportunities than your predecessors had to interact in person with employers and recruiters. Because of social distancing requirements, you’ll need to maximize every Zoom meeting to which you are invited as well as phone calls and emails. Don’t allow […]
From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. The approaching holiday season provides students and new professionals with opportunities to make new contacts and deepen relationships that already exist. To make the most of this time, use these strategies: Attend every holiday party and reception to which you are invited. Holiday get-togethers are […]