{"id":1680,"date":"2023-07-21T22:33:15","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T22:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/?p=1680"},"modified":"2023-08-01T22:35:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T22:35:18","slug":"these-myths-stop-97-law-grads-from-getting-law-firm-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/these-myths-stop-97-law-grads-from-getting-law-firm-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"These myths stop 97% law grads from getting law firm jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I\u2019m pretty sure I don\u2019t need to tell you this, but there\u2019s a lot of competition out there for lawyers and law students like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most young lawyers dream of joining top-tier law firms, but are unable to gather the courage to take the necessary steps (a lot of people half-heartedly apply to a few law firms, get no response, and stop trying).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you one of the many who dream of a law firm job but are about to give up on it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The common myths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some widespread myths about getting a law firm job that you may have heard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Only toppers from law schools get jobs in top law firms<\/li><li>You need to be a mooter if you want a corporate law firm job<\/li><li>Publishing articles in journals and presenting conference papers are the best ways to showcase practical skills for a law firm job<\/li><li>Law firms are only for corporate lawyers, not for those who want to work on disputes and litigation<\/li><li>To get a law firm job, an LLB alone is not enough. You need either a CS or LL.M.<\/li><li>Real learning and exposure are possible only from internships<\/li><li>Seniors at law firms will mentor and train you as an intern<\/li><li>As a first-generation lawyer, you are seriously disadvantaged. Second and third-generation lawyers will always do better than you<\/li><li>The placement committee of your law school will help you get a job, as promised at the time of admission<\/li><li>If you do not get through at one of the big firms, it is not worth working with smaller law firms<\/li><li>If you do not get a top law firm job as a fresher, you have no hope of getting one later<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any part of you believes in these stories, stop. You are not helping yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get rid of your fears and inhibitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of what your experience level is or wherever you live, if you are a law student, an in-house counsel, independent practitioner, or a young lawyer who wants to move to a law firm job, we have got you all covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you are struggling with is lack of proper guidance and support to help you navigate the job market. Add myths to that, and you get confusion and discouragement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not on our watch! Our <strong>upcoming insightful, resourceful, and FREE bootcamp<\/strong> will help you put your job search struggles to rest. Among other things, you will learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What skills you need in order to land a job at the law firm of your dreams<\/li><li>Should you apply through LinkedIn or directly via email? How do you get them to seriously look at your application and CV?<\/li><li>How do you build a track record as a solid candidate that makes you stand out from the other multitudes of applicants?<\/li><li>How you can identify your area of interest and build a relevant professional network that brings you incredible opportunities?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your chance to attend a free and online bootcamp and learn step by step how you could get a job in a law firm in next few months.&nbsp; Empower yourself with important skills and insights that will help you in your internships, interviews and actual work in law firms in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not as hard as it appears to secure a law firm job, it just takes some consistent work in the right direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more useful information and updates, kindly also join our <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/lawyerscommunity\">Telegram<\/a> channel after installing the link on your device. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m pretty sure I don\u2019t need to tell you this, but there\u2019s a lot of competition out there for lawyers and law students like you. 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