Students who wish to make the most of their law school education know that securing internships is part of the grand schema of law studies. Every year, students clamor to get internships at the country’s top law firms. Below are some tips on how you can land your dream internship:
Explore your options
Before you start gathering brochures and visiting various law firms’ websites, you can consult your law school’s career and placement service department. They may be able to recommend law firms that are affiliated with your institution and make it easier for you to get in. You can also check out your school’s alumni network, and seek the help of someone currently employed or has tie-ups with top law firms. Exhaust the resources within your reach to score information and help on applying to your desired law firms.
Apply for pre-internship apprenticeship
If you have free time in your hand and your school work load isn’t that heavy, you may also want to consider applying for pre-internship apprenticeship. Some students apply for apprenticeship before the law school requires a law firm internship to increase their chances of getting an internship at a reputable law firm. Small law firms are ideal places for you to secure an apprenticeship because it will be easier for you to know and understand the ins and outs of law firms. By the time your school requires you to intern for a law firm, you’d already have an idea of what to do and a sense of the professional culture in law firms.
Take time to write your resume
While it’s considered standard procedure to list your achievements, skills, and educational background in your resume, going on and on about your awards and achievements for three or more pages will only bore the employer. Resumes should be concise and informative. List all the skills and qualifications you have that you think are relevant for carrying out the tasks of an intern. If you’ve engaged in non-profit and charity work, include the details of these in your resume as well. This is because some law firms look for well-rounded students who are into the practice of law not because of monetary gain, but their passion for seeking equality under the law.
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