A welcome to the Hire Law site and steps on how to get started.
Advice for law students on finding their passion and happiness in the legal profession.
By exploring, understanding, and ultimately demonstrating these values, students can advance their career and professional development.
Earlier modules have noted the findings of Arthur Brooks, the Harvard professor who teaches about happiness, on the importance of "Meaningful Work" as an important component of one's happiness. Brooks notes "Meaningful Work" consists of two things: 1) earned success and 2) service to others. It was emphasized that Brooks findings are based on "How" work is approached rather than "What" yo
We have have been exploring professional identity formation through the framework provided by the ABA. Law schools are required to provide substantial opportunities to students for the development of professional identity. (ABA Standard 303(b)(3)). Interpretation 303-5 provides further clarification and notes professional identity formation involves an intentional exploration of the values,
A visualization of professional identity formation as the bridge that leads from law student to a meaningful legal career.
Exploring how professional identity formation and career paths within the legal profession shape one another.
This AI powered tool supports professional identity formation and helps busy law students explore, pursue, and do "what's important to you!" You can explore legal employer types and settings based on your values and experience, receive tailored ideas for job applications, and get a list of potential employers. Start by entering your values and priorities, then upload your resume to get
"[T]he Article explores the current research on professional identity formation and argues that teaching law students to critically question their choices and to pursue meaningful work is the most effective way to combat the crisis of identity facing the legal profession." "Forgotten and slowly choked by the thorns of competition, prestige, and external validation, law students’ internal sen
Professional identity formation for law students involves taking ownership of, and commitment to, continuous improvement at the competencies required to engage in a successful legal practice. An early opportunity to cultivate this type of growth mindset is after the first semester of law school. Here are some tips.
A presentation in partnership with the ABA and AccessLex on helping law students reflect on their professional future by thinking about their values and financial considerations .
Most law schools have established course schedules for first-year law students. As you progress beyond the first year, you have more autonomy and control to select your own courses. While this is in and of itself can help advance professional identity formation because you take ownership of your own growth in accordance with your values and professional goals, consider the particular benefits ass
Stephanie Villinkski, writing for the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, shares insights and reflection opportunities on what it means to "act like a lawyer" as a part of professional identity formation. Advice that applies to everyone on every step of their professional journey: ‘Act Like a Lawyer’: Reconsidering Our Professional Identity
The development of professional identity should involve an intentional exploration of the values, guiding principles, and well-being practices considered foundational to successful legal practice. (Emphasis added. ABA Interpretation 303-5) "Each year the ABA Law Student Division and the ABA CoLAP Law School Committee partner on the national Mental Health Day Program . Thi
"Confused about what you should be doing to find a job before you graduate? Considering an out-of-town job search but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone! Many graduating law students are unsure about what they can do in their final semester to boost their job search results. Join us for four high-impact strategies you can implement now to position yourself for success in launching your
