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Hanging Out Your Own Shingle

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Throughout the year, the Career Services Office invites speakers to share their experiences with current students. Recently two members of the Temple Law Alumni Association, Ken Spivack (’93) and Brad Shuttleworth (’04), joined us to offer some encouragement, suggestions, and advice for young lawyers interested in opening their own practice. What does it take to be a solo practitioner? “Fire,” says Brad. Striking out on your own is not easy. If it’s something you’re considering after law school, it’s crucial to have a clear idea of why you’re doing it. There’s a certain degree of risk involved in starting a firm. You may never have regular pay or have time to take a vacation, but if the idea of being your own boss appeals to you, this may outweigh the fear that comes with an unstable situation. You’ll need that fire to keep going when times get tough. It’s also helpful to gain some experience by working in the field before starting your own practice. Brad clerked for a judge before striking out on his …

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How to Crush Your On-Campus Interview

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Interviews are really just conversations. It’s not meant to be an inquisition. It’s just an opportunity for the employer to get to know you – and for you to get to know the employer. The employer is looking for something that sets you apart from other candidates, your interest and enthusiasm, your motivation, and whether you can fit in. Interviews are really simple. At the end of the day, it comes down to the employer assessing, “Are you smart enough to do the work that I have on my plate? Are you smart enough and do I like you?” That’s really all there is to it. It’s not that much more complicated. Enthusiasm and Fit You might think that grades are the most important thing, and for some employers they are, but don’t underestimate the importance of enthusiasm. Enthusiasm can really go a very long way in making the right impression on an employer and making up for any perceived deficiencies in other skill sets. Similarly, a lack of enthusiasm can hurt you. Employers don’t …