Sorry, I couldn’t get to my blog last week. Next week I’m going to be on vacation but THIS WEEK I want to share something I think is exciting. I have developed a new coaching program for people in law school and recent graduates. Here it is:
Since the downturn in the economy in 2008, Law School Students are finding it harder to get legal jobs right after law school. A much more aggressive and pre planned approach is necessary these days to insure success.
Additionally, the larger debt owed by students has created even more stress in obtaining work as soon as possible. Consequently new tactics in job preparation as well as job searches and decisions needs to be made by Law Students starting in their first year of law school.
This coaching format will give students at all stages in law school or recent graduates, the insight into the present job market and help them make decisions how to best get rewarding employment.
Some of the topics which will be covered are:
PREPARATION
- What are the present statistics for the legal market place in the student’s community?
- What is the present general economic condition of the community?
- Where does there appear to be potential growth in the legal community?
- Where is there potential decline in the legal community?
- Tools and hints about how to keep abreast of changes in the legal community.
- The importance of timing in preparing for the job search
PRE PLANNING
- Pinpointing the career path.
- Selecting the area of practice (can’t do this too early anymore!)
- Selecting the form of practice (Associate, InHouse, Solo, Teaching, Public, )
- Identifying the necessary steps to take while still in law school to maximize getting the desired job after graduation.
- Establishing a detailed plan that will support the steps outlined above.
- Pinpointing resources which can assist in the planning.
THE JOB SEARCH
- Resume/ the good, the bad and the ugly.
- Contacts/ how to organize and use them.
- Unusual resources
- Keeping positive
- Acing the interview
OPENING THE SOLO PRACTICE
- The Fundamental requirements to open a solo practice.
- Resources
- How to get started
It is estimated that if the student needs/wants to examine all these areas the coaching will take approximately 6 to 7, one hour sessions and span 2 to 3 months. Specific goals will be set and there will be “homework” to facilitate positive forward growth towards a plan which will produce significant career success.
The student may then want to update the plan at various times throughout their law school and first job exploration.
The cost of the initial program package is $900.00 for 7 hours of coaching and follow up email with “homework, etc”. Payment schedule may be arranged. All coaching is confidential.
If the student wants to return for subsequent coaching or wants to do the program outside the package described above, the fee is $150.00 an hour.
By: Eleanor Southers
PROFESSIONAL LEGAL COACH AND ATTORNEY
1362 Pacific Ave. #216
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831 466-9132
www.southerslaw.net
www.professionallegalcoaching.com
LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW THIS IS NOW AVAILABLE. THOSE IN LAW SCHOOL ARE DESPERATELY IN NEED OF WELL THOUGHT OUT HELP TO BE SUCCESSFUL…..THANKS.