Courage Among Lawyers
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Why lawyers need courage
Finding your first legal role can feel daunting. But Leo Cussen is here to help. We aim to provide Law graduates with the practical tools that get them job-ready to hit the ground running in their legal career.
Every year, we help hundreds of graduates prepare for their first role in the legal field. Now we’re sharing some of the insights that have helped others land their first role. Alex Giannopoulos, Manager, Industry Engagement & Careers at Leo Cussen, shares his top seven tips that will help you find your first role:
. Use Job Boards:
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. Tap into and expand your networks and contacts: Ask yourself who you already know in the industry and get in touch with them. Set up
Start your job search where the jobs are
a coffee chat (even a virtual one) with
advertised. It may seem obvious, but there
those in your network, discuss any jobs
are a multitude of job boards out there. Look
they may know about, and consider asking
at places like Seek, LinkedIn Jobs, the Leo
your contacts to refer you for jobs. You
Cussen Job Board, and ‘Beyond Law’, just to
also need to push your comfort zone and
name a few.
appropriately approach employers directly
2. The Hidden job market:
via email, even if they aren’t advertising. You can ask about job opportunities, but sometimes it is also helpful to seek advice
Did you know that around 80% of available
and mentoring from those individuals
jobs aren’t advertised? That means you’re
through what’s called an ‘informational
only finding about 20% which are posted! So
interview’. Setting up a LinkedIn profile is
how do you access that hidden job market?
also a great way to expand your
The key is to tap into existing networks and contacts, and to create new ones.
professional networks as part of your job search.
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