S7 E7: Navigating Today’s Legal Job Market

Assistant Dean for Private Practice Lauren Parker ’08 and Director of Private Practice Kira Walmer ’08 join classmate Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 to discuss how UVA Law’s individualized approach to career counseling prepares students to navigate an increasingly fast-paced and unpredictable job market. Parker and Walmer offer practical tips for balancing the job search with first-year coursework; advise how to make the most of each career counseling session; share which skills and traits make someone a “keeper” in the legal industry; and more.