The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

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  • 228: Boosting Your Confidence (w/guest Kate McGuinness)

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we are welcoming guest Kate McGuinness -- author of the book Confidence Lost / Confidence Found: How to Reclaim the Unstoppable You -- to talk about the importance of feeling confident in yourself and your abilities.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Kate's background and career path
    • What exactly do we mean by "confidence"?
    • Signs that you should work on boosting your confidence
    • The science of training our brain to create positive or avoid negative patterns
    • Thinking about your life story from the perspective of a winner
    • What is a healthy level of perfectionism?
    • The power of the word "yet"

    Resources:

    • Confidence Lost / Confidence Found: How to Reclaim the Unstoppable You, by Kate McGuinness (https://katemcguinness.com/books/)
    • Terminal Ambition: A Maggie Mahoney Novel, by Kate McGuinness (https://www.amazon.com/Terminal-Ambition-Maggie-Mahoney-Novel/dp/0984990178)
    • Empowered Women Coaching (http://www.empoweredwomen.coach/)
    • Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation, by Dan Siegel (https://www.drdansiegel.com/books/mindsight/)
    • The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick), by Seth Godin (https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666)
    • Finding Your Own North Star, by Martha Beck (https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Own-North-Star/dp/0812932188/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=)
    • Brené Brown (https://brenebrown.com/)
    • Podcast Episode 5: Maintaining Authenticity in the Legal Profession (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-5-maintaining-authenticity-legal-profession/)
    • Podcast Episode 202: Book Club – Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-202-book-club-mindsight-the-new-science-of-personal-transformation/)
    • Podcast Episode 210: Using Mindfulness Practices as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-210-using-mindfulness-practices-as-a-law-student/)

    Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-228-boosting-your-confidence-w-guest-kate-mcguinness/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

    35 min
  • 227: Thriving as a First-Generation Law Student (w/Hafsa Mansoor of FirstGenJD)

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with Hafsa Mansoor -- one of the creators of FirstGenJD -- about thriving in law school as a first-generation law student.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Hafsa's background and the mission of FirstGenJD
    • Challenges that first-gen law students can face
    • How common is impostor syndrome?
    • Balancing being authentic with the conservative nature of a law career
    • Networking at events
    • Can the stereotype of what a lawyer looks like be broken?
    • The importance of diversity and inclusion in the law profession

    Resources:

    • FirstGenJD (https://firstgenjd.com/)
    • What Does a Lawyer Look Like? Reflections on Representation in the Law (https://firstgenjd.com/2019/02/11/what-does-a-lawyer-look-like/)
    • Etiquette 101: Divisive Social Rules that Cause Anxiety, But Don't Have To (https://firstgenjd.com/2019/04/29/etiquette-101-divisive-social-rules-that-cause-anxiety/)
    • Survive Law School: Find Your People (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/surviving-law-school-find-your-people/)
    • Podcast Episode 113: Life as a First-Generation College and Law Student (with Shirlene Armstrong) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-113-life-first-generation-college-law-student-shirlene-armstrong/)
    • Podcast Episode 207: Navigating Networking Events as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-207-navigating-networking-events-as-a-law-student/)

    Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-227-thriving-as-a-first-generation-law-student-w-hafsa-mansoor/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

    30 min
  • 226: Bouncing Back Second Semester in Law School

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about formulating a new action plan for the second semester if things didn't go your way in the first semester.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Examining your study habits to figure out what worked and what didn't
    • Going through your exams, if possible
    • How to set up trackable SMART goals
    • Tools you can use to hold yourself accountable
    • People you could turn to for additional help
    • Types of accommodations available in law school
    • Minimizing distractions to maximize focus
    • Considering the big question: "Should I drop out?"

    Resources:

    • Second Semester Reboot (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/join-second-semester-reboot-law-school-camp/)
    • Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
    • Harvest (https://www.getharvest.com/)
    • Slack (https://slack.com/)
    • Habitica (https://habitica.com/static/home)
    • Examples & Explanations (E&E) series (https://www.wklegaledu.com/study-aids/examples-explanations)
    • Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport (http://www.calnewport.com/books/digital-minimalism/)
    • Podcast Episode 1: Mindset – The Key to Success in Law School? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-1-mindset-key-success-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 72: Seeking Accommodations in Law School and on the Bar Exam (with Dr. Jared Maloff) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-72-seeking-accommodations-law-school-bar-exam/)
    • Podcast Episode 79: Making the Most of Your Second Semester in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-79-making-second-semester-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 128: Regrouping and Dealing with Grades Second Semester (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-128-regrouping-dealing-grades-second-semester/)
    • Podcast Episode 220: More on Accommodations in Law School (w/Elizabeth Knox) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-220-more-on-accommodations-in-law-school-w-elizabeth-knox/)
    • Law School Toolbox blog: Tips for Second Semester Success in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-second-semester-success-law-school/)

    Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-226-bouncing-back-second-semester-in-law-school/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

    32 min
  • 225: Sustainable Living and Emergency Preparedness (w/Friday Apaliski)

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're chatting with special guest Friday Apaliski -- the Sustainability Concierge -- about things you can do that will put you in harmony with the environment, if you are wondering where to start on the road to living "greener."

    In this episode we discuss:

    • What does it mean to live in a sustainable way?
    • Friday's background and work as the Sustainability Concierge
    • How can "green" living actually help you save money?
    • Some of Lee's and Friday's favorite reusable items
    • The harmful chemicals in everyday items we might not be aware of
    • Why you should never throw anything cloth in the garbage
    • Thinking about going as paperless as possible
    • What should you have in your emergency kit?
    • Things to keep at your desk if you're working downtown or in a tall building

    Resources:

    • Sustainability Concierge (https://www.sustainabilityconcierge.com/)
    • Friday Apaliski's Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/sustainability_concierge/?hl=en)
    • Marley's Monsters (https://www.marleysmonsters.com/)
    • Wisdom Supply Co. (https://www.wisdomsupplyco.com/)
    • Food52 (https://food52.com/)
    • Life Without Plastic (https://lifewithoutplastic.com/)
    • Wild Minimalist (https://wildminimalist.com/)
    • Craigslist (http://www.craigslist.org/)
    • Facebook Marketplace (https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/)
    • Buy Nothing Project (https://buynothingproject.org/)
    • thredUP (https://www.thredup.com/)
    • Casebook Connect (https://www.casebookconnect.com/)
    • Podcast Episode 201: Fashion Law & Men's Fashion (w/Douglas Hand) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-201-fashion-law-mens-fashion-w-douglas-hand/)

    Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-225-sustainable-living-and-emergency-preparedness-w-friday-apaliski/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

    56 min
  • 224: Taking Ownership of Your Career (w/Sadie Jones)

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we are welcoming back ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to discuss how much responsibility you should take for your future career -- starting as a law student -- and what resources are available to help.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Why you need to take ownership of your career goals as a law student
    • Resources to help if you're not sure yet what you want
    • Looking outside of the standard channels for work opportunities
    • How does your mindset factor into your job search?
    • The importance of asking for help rather than trying to do everything yourself
    • Evaluating each job for clues about what job is right for you long term
    • Why BigLaw didn't work for Alison's personality

    Resources:

    • CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)
    • The Washington Post – Andrew Yang article (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/10/28/andrew-yang-was-groomed-high-paying-job-an-elite-law-firm-he-lasted-five-months/)
    • The Muse – 21 Books That'll Get You Ahead at Work, According to Top Career Coaches (https://www.themuse.com/advice/21-books-thatll-get-you-ahead-at-work-according-to-top-career-coaches)
    • The Start-Up of You, by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha (https://www.thestartupofyou.com/)
    • Brené Brown (https://brenebrown.com/)
    • Seth Godin (https://www.sethgodin.com/)
    • Without Fail podcast (https://gimletmedia.com/shows/without-fail)
    • Podcast Episode 1: Mindset – The Key to Success in Law School? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-1-mindset-key-success-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 114: Law School Networking 101 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-114-law-school-networking-101/)
    • Podcast Episode 207: Navigating Networking Events as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-207-navigating-networking-events-as-a-law-student/)
    • Podcast Episode 214: Handling an Extensive Job Search Outside of OCI (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-214-handling-an-extensive-job-search-outside-of-oci/)
    • Podcast Episode 219: Mastering People Skills for Success as an Attorney (w/Stephanie Hanna) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-219-mastering-people-skills-for-success-as-an-attorney-w-stephanie-hanna/)

    Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-224-taking-ownership-of-your-career-w-sadie-jones/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

    32 min
  • 223: 1L Year at Harvard Law (w/guest Carla Luna)

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we are welcoming guest Carla Luna -- currently a 2L at Harvard -- to discuss adjusting to law school as a 1L, and the different activities and programs available to Harvard Law students.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Carla's background and path to law school
    • The types of activities law students can get involved in at Harvard
    • Do you have to join a formal study group?
    • Job hunting during 1L year
    • Harvard's grading system
    • What is more or less challenging about 2L year compared to 1L year
    • The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity program

    Resources:

    • Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (https://www.lcldnet.org/)
    • Examples & Explanations (E&E) series (https://www.wklegaledu.com/study-aids/examples-explanations)
    • Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
    • Podcast Episode 151: Our Top 10 Podcast Episodes for Incoming 1Ls (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-151-our-top-10-podcast-episodes-for-incoming-1ls/)
    • Law School Toolbox blog: Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/things-i-wish-i-had-known-before-starting-law-school/)

    Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-223-1l-year-at-harvard-law-w-guest-carla-luna/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

    31 min
  • 222: Using Winter Break to Advance Your Career

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're welcoming back ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to talk about how to use winter break productively to move your career forward, make new connections, take care of personal chores, and of course, get some rest.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • How can attending holiday events help in advancing your career?
    • Where else could you make new connections, besides holiday parties?
    • Getting your elevator pitch ready
    • Preparing everything you need for your summer job search
    • Spending some time on writing a note for a law journal
    • Making sure you have enough time to rest and recharge

    Resources:

    • CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)
    • Podcast Episode 76: Making the Most of Your Law School Winter Break (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-76-making-law-school-winter-break/)
    • Podcast Episode 162: Professional Development Strategies for Young Lawyers (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-162-professional-development-strategies-for-young-lawyers-w-sadie-jones/)
    • Podcast Episode 165: What Is an Elevator Pitch and Do You Need One? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-165-what-is-an-elevator-pitch-and-do-you-need-one/)
    • Podcast Episode 197: Career Advice from Lawyer & Author Rachel Gezerseh (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-197-career-advice-from-lawyer-author-rachel-gezerseh/)
    • NALP Directory of Legal Employers (https://www.nalpdirectory.com/)
    • Bumble (https://bumble.com/)

    Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-222-using-winter-break-to-advance-your-career/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

    30 min
  • 221: Our Top 5 Last-Minute Exam Tips

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're sharing our top 5 last-minute exam tips that will help you see the big picture and fill in some of the details of law school exam prep.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • The importance of practicing as much as you can
    • Putting together the study materials for yourself
    • Seeking additional help from your professors, classmates, a study group, or a tutor
    • Getting a realistic understanding of how well you're doing
    • Knowing the law in detail, not in broad strokes
    • Having a big-picture plan and keeping yourself well enough to take the exam
    • Do not give up if you feel you're behind, because a lot can be done even in a few days!

    Resources:

    • Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
    • Examples & Explanations (E&E) series (https://www.wklegaledu.com/study-aids/examples-explanations)
    • Podcast Episode 41: Avoiding Law School Exam Disasters (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-41-avoiding-law-school-exam-disasters/)
    • Podcast Episode 106: How to Go to Office Hours and Make It Worth Your Time (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-106-go-office-hours-make-worth-time/)
    • Podcast Episode 167: Do You Have to Join a Study Group in Law School? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-167-do-you-have-to-join-a-study-group-in-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 65: How to Make a Useful Law School Outline (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-65-make-a-useful-law-school-outline/)
    • Law School Toolbox blog: Wondering What an Attack Plan Is? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wondering-what-an-attack-plan-is/)
    • The Girl's Guide to Law School: Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Circles. (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/)
    • Law School Toolbox blog: What Should You Bring with Your to a Law School Exam? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/what-should-you-bring-with-you-to-a-law-school-exam/)

    Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-221-our-top-5-last-minute-exam-tips/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

    29 min
  • 220: More on Accommodations in Law School (w/Elizabeth Knox)

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're welcoming back disability consultant Elizabeth Knox to discuss the process of applying for accommodations in law school to level the playing field in cases of disability, pregnancy, anxiety, and other conditions.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • The different categories that fall into the accommodations realm
    • How much harder is it to get accommodations if you don't have a history of accommodations?
    • How to advocate for yourself if you're not comfortable with the traditional mode of teaching in law school
    • What if the accommodations request is not approved before exam time?
    • What to do if medical issues come up suddenly during the semester
    • Accommodations for the bar exam
    • Navigating the job search process for people with special needs
    • Remember that people don't even notice that somebody got accommodations for the exam!

    Resources:

    • Elizabeth Knox, Access the Dream (http://www.accessthedream.com/)
    • Law School Toolbox blog: You Forgot to Request Exam Accommodations. Time to Panic? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/you-forgot-to-request-exam-accommodations-time-to-panic/)
    • Law School Toolbox blog: To Ask or Not to Ask: Summer Job Accommodations (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/to-ask-or-not-to-ask-summer-job-accommodations/)
    • Law School Toolbox blog: Why It's Important to Ask for Disability Accommodations Early (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/why-its-important-to-ask-for-disability-accommodations-early/)
    • Law School Toolbox blog: Leveling the Playing Field: Using Resources and Seeking Accommodations in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/leveling-playing-field-using-resource-seeking-accommodations-law-school/)
    • Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 60: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-60-applying-for-accommodations-on-the-bar-exam-w-elizabeth-knox/)
    • Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 72: Seeking Accommodations in Law School and on the Bar Exam (with Dr. Jared Maloff) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-72-seeking-accommodations-law-school-bar-exam-dr-jared-maloff/)

    Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-220-more-on-accommodations-in-law-school-w-elizabeth-knox/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

    42 min
  • 219: Mastering People Skills for Success as an Attorney (w/Stephanie Hanna)

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with special guest Stephanie Hanna -- Founder of The Other 85 -- about mastering the non-substantive skills that make up 85% of career success for lawyers.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Stephanie's background and her work creating The Other 85
    • Should you be a giver or a taker?
    • Developing a positive networking attitude
    • Tips for reaching out, asking for a favor, and following up with people
    • Are first-generation law students at a disadvantage when it comes to creating business contacts?
    • How to build your network at holiday parties

    Resources:

    • The Other 85 (https://theother85.net/)
    • Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives our Success, by Adam Grant (https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986)
    • Trello (https://trello.com/en)
    • Postable (https://www.postable.com/)
    • Capture Your Confidence (https://www.whitneyabraham.com/capture-your-confidence)
    • How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/how-to-conduct-great-informational-interviews/)
    • Five Ways to Take the Awkward Out of Holiday Parties (https://www.attorneyatwork.com/take-the-awkward-out-of-holiday-parties/)
    • Stephanie Hanna – Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/stephanietheother85/)
    • Stephanie Hanna – LinkedIn account (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniehanna/)
    • Podcast Episode 114: Law School Networking 101 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-114-law-school-networking-101/)
    • Podcast Episode 207: Navigating Networking Events as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-207-navigating-networking-events-as-a-law-student/)

    Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-219-mastering-people-skills-for-success-as-an-attorney-w-stephanie-hanna/)

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