Legal Recruiting 101: Navigating the Job Market and Negotiating Your Career

About this episode

This episode provides insights into legal recruiting and career navigation for law students and young associates.

Navigating the legal job market can feel like a full-time job, but you don't have to do it alone. In this episode of the ABA Law Student Podcast , hosts Todd Berger, Eve Albert, and Nayeli Diaz learn more about the world of legal recruiting by revisiting the ABA Young Lawyer Rising’s Montana Funk’s conversation with Gianne Falvo Mangiro , Producing Director at LHH. Gianne, a former practicing attorney, pulls back the curtain on how recruiters act as personal career advocates at no cost to the candidate. We explore exactly when a law student or young associate should seek out a recruiter, how to uncover unposted job opportunities, and the best ways to handle tricky counteroffers. The conversation also dives into essential tips for 3Ls navigating the "noise" of job portals, how to evaluate a law firm's culture through their billable hour requirements, and the growing field of "JD-Plus" careers. Whether you are prepping for your first year-end review or looking to pivot your practice area, this episode provides a foundational guide to building a successful career arc. Special thanks to the ABA Young Lawyers Division and the ABA Young Lawyer Rising Podcast . (00:00) - – Intro: The…

People in this episode

Hosts: Todd Berger, Eve Albert, Nayeli Diaz

Guest: Gianne Falvo Mangiro

Topics covered

• legal recruiting
• job market
• career negotiation
• law student guidance
• networking
• JD-Plus careers

Keywords

• legal job market
• recruiters
• counteroffers
• law firm culture
• job portals
• networking
• career advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABA Young Lawyers Division, ABA Young Lawyer Rising Podcast, LHH

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