#17 - 1L Starter Pack: Prep Like You Mean It

Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau, legal recruiters at Goodwin, are back with a must-listen episode for anyone heading into law school this fall. They cover how to get ahead of the recruiting process before orientation even starts, from building a resume shell to researching firms to knowing what not to stress about once applications open. 👀 In This Episode: How to build a resume and cover letter shell before school starts (and why it doesn't need to be perfect) Why you should get on your career services office's radar early - including new 0L programming some schools are rolling out Where to actually research firms and summer programs (Flo Recruit, Vault, Chambers, Am Law - and Reddit, with caveats) How to network sparingly and strategically before 1L, including market-specific timing like Texas's early pre-law receptions The application myths incoming students should ignore, including the pressure to apply on day one Why cleaning up your online presence (and Googling yourself) belongs on the prep list 💡 Key Takeaways: Build your resume and a shell cover letter now -no typos, degrees spelled correctly, ready to hand to career services on day one Get in front of your career services office early; some schools are already building 0L programming Use legitimate research tools (Flo Recruit, Vault, Chambers, Am Law) and treat Reddit as directional only, never gospel Network sparingly - quality of connection matters more than volume, and market timing varies (Texas moves fast, other markets less so) You do not need to apply the moment a portal opens. Most firms won't decide without first-semester grades, so put your energy into your grades, not application speed Clean up your online footprint - lock down old social accounts, make sure your LinkedIn is current, and know what comes up when you Google yourself