Applications to law school are up, but so are the risks

On January 24, 2026

These are extraordinary times, prompting law school applications to rise, but so is the risk, as reported by the New York Times today. Applications to law school shot up 44% from 2 years ago, and are up 17% this year alone. Why? Working as a lawyer can seem like a sure thing: “For decades, the […]

Networking, Presentation

Networking advice: what in-house lawyers should NOT do while introducing themselves

On November 23, 2025

Landing an in-house job in the Bay Area is nuanced. General career advice sometimes doesn’t apply to us. I read this post by a self-described top 1% networker on “how to introduce yourself to open doors” and wanted to distill what works for our community and what advice to disregard. Advice I would disregard: The […]

Networking

How to ask for an introduction

On November 16, 2025

I get asked to make intros all the time. I love tech exec and public Board member Joe Hurd‘s repost on how to ask for one. Key things: Everyone must benefit from the intro, from the person asking for the intro, the introducer, and the person being introduced. The intro will only move forward if […]

Interview, Networking, Presentation

What is the #1 communication mistake people make?

On September 20, 2025

In today’s job market, landing a job takes a lot of networking. The Bay Area in-house job market in particular requires lawyers to come with good reputations, so folks looking need to keep up with their connections and have non-awkward conversations! I agree with attorney and social media star Jefferson Fisher that the top mistake […]

Market, Networking

Best tactics in this job market

On September 13, 2025

It’s a weird market now. We are waiting on geopolitical stability, lower interest rates, and predictable tariffs and supply chains for a turnaround, which is a tall order! As a result “job seekers can’t rely on the usual tactics” per HR expert Morgan Williams. What should they be doing instead? Her article can be found […]

Job Search, Networking

Running a Job Search in a Tough Market?

On June 14, 2025

How do you job search in this tough market? The top takeaway from Harvard researchers is networking skills. Here’s proof: It’s not the number of applications but the number of conversations that’s important. “After a decade of interviewing and studying more than 1,000 workers – from corporate executives to Chipotle kitchen managers – Harvard researchers […]

Networking

How to Maintain Professional Relationships (Sample Language Included)

On March 9, 2025

I appreciated the hands-on advice from career guru Gorick Ng on how to maintain a professional relationship. He was answering this question from someone going into law/finance, so his tips definitely apply to you. He gives 4 strategies, complete with template language (which lawyers always love): Share info. Ng suggests saying: “I just came across […]

Interview, Job Search, Networking

Why You Didn’t Get the Job: 5 Ways to Improve Your Performance!

On December 8, 2024

Last year’s layoffs, high interest rates, and market correction have made it hard to land an in-house job, so don’t be hard on yourself if you’re not getting the job you want. Here are five ways to improve your odds: Understand the market and hiring dynamic. You may think you were perfect for the job, […]

Mentors, Networking

Reaching out on LinkedIn/Cold Email for Informational Interview (Sample Language Given!)

On October 13, 2024

I actually liked the CNBC article intriguingly entitled “Don’t Make This Mistake When Asking for an Informational Interview.” Yes, informal calls with people about their job/industry are super helpful, whether prepping for an interview or growing in your field. How do you get someone to take your call? The article says you can do it […]

Networking

2 Things to Do Right Now if You Haven’t Been Networking But Need a Job

On June 2, 2024

You may be the type who puts your head down and focuses exclusively on work, not networking. Then you may suddenly need a job now and hear “you should have maintained relationships along the way.” Since that type of advice isn’t super helpful but you are told getting a job at your level in this […]

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