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Where to start
Get oriented around practice areas, firm types and the timeline before talking to firms.
Recruiting has changed significantly in the last few years
This used to happen in your 2L or 3L year. Now firms are making hiring decisions as early as December of your very first semester at law school.
It's 1L, and recruiting's already starting. Know the basics.
Corporate, boutique, government, in-house. Figure out your interest before applying.
Before you pick a path, work out what you're actually drawn to
Different practices mean genuinely different work. The area you choose matters as much as the firm you join.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
Not sure which area of law interests you?
Banking, litigation, IP, and more. See what day-to-day life really looks for lawyers across different practice areas.
Know the calendar
Read the most up-to-date version of hiring timelines.
The recruiting timeline
Month by month, from first semester through to offer decisions.
Start with the basics
Read more on the essentials of becoming a lawyer.
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