Relocating After Law School: How to Prepare and Thrive

About this episode

The episode discusses how law students can successfully relocate after law school by rebuilding networks and engaging with local attorneys.

Relocating after law school can be daunting. For whatever reason you find yourself in a new city, you often have to rebuild networks, learn the local rules, and figure out how you’re going to excel while you’re still finding your way around. For our first episode of the new season, we welcome new hosts Nayeli Diaz and Eve Albert , who sit down with Kimberly Wolf Price, who brings her years of experience derived from working in law school career services, hiring new talent, and having been a young associate who went through the same challenges. Together, they explore how law students can face their anxieties, make all the necessary preparations to successfully set themselves up for success, and engage with local attorneys to find their place. (00:00) - Introduction & Meet the Hosts (01:45) - Nayeli Diaz's Background & Interests (02:57) - Eve Albert's Background & Interests (03:59) - Introducing Guest Kimberly Wolf Price & The Topic of Relocation (07:17) - The First Question: "Is This Even Possible?" (08:17) - Navigating the Bar Exam for Another State (09:59) - Networking Tips for Relocating Law Students (12:39) - Advice for Students Unsure of Where to Relocate…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nayeli Diaz, Eve Albert

Guest: Kimberly Wolf Price

Topics covered

• relocation
• law school
• networking
• career preparation
• local attorneys
• bar exam

Keywords

• relocating
• law school
• networking tips
• career services
• bar exam
• local rules
• proactivity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Bar Association

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