Skill Building for Law Students

Each class focuses on a specific skill and includes additional material from recognized experts. Attendees will be encouraged to share specific examples of current challenges. Our goal is to provide you with the skills necessary to create success immediately.

Stand Out from the Crowd   First impressions are critical. A negative experience will cost you an opportunity. Learn professional etiquette. Understand when to speak and when to listen. Improve your confidence from interview to office to courtroom. Avoid mistakes and give yourself the professional advantage.

Network for Opportunity Learn how to find opportunity on the Electronic Frontier. Exponentially leverage your social and cultural capital to create financial capital. Learn specific tactics like Give to Get and how to create Circles of Influence. Understand why you need to combine traditional methods and enhanced technology to be gain a competitive advantage.  

The Business of Law  Your personal finances will depend on the revenue you generate. Do you want to try a solo career or join a firm? Either way you need to understand billing rates, overhead costs and staff retention. Economic productivity will dictate your success or failure. Learn the key metrics required to build personal financial success.

Create Personal Options Your law degree can unlock multiple career options. Solo practice, corporate, non-profit and government alternatives are all available. Learn how to find, assess and pursue these options. Understand the consequences for your future. Create a roadmap for personal success and expand your possibilities.

Playing by Different Rules Four generations are now in the workplace. Each has different ways of working, thinking and talking.  Your success when interviewing, networking or on-the-job requires understanding each. Learn the impact of perceptions, evaluations, and changing paradigms. Create a personal advantage and become a compliment to decision makers.