It’s summer and it’s time for law student summer associate and clerkship programs. If you’re a law student, you’ll want to listen to these two successful lawyers who leveraged their summer associateships to launch bright careers. Guests Monica Latin and Debrán O'Neil are partners at Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal LLP in Dallas. Monica is now the managing partner and Debrán is the hiring partner who oversees the firm’s summer associate program.
In this episode, they provide useful tips for students in associate programs. Hear what they look for in an associate and clerk and learn how these programs can lead to job offers. Associateships and clerkships are opportunities often not available to students in other career paths. Seek them out and make the most of them.
If you’re in a summer program, remember your goals. Do good work and build relationships. Remember why you’re in an associateship or clerkship. Hear what firms are looking for and how they judge performance. These programs are job interviews, not just for the firm but for the students exploring the firm. Both sides are observing each other. Learn what makes a good cultural fit.
Attitude is everything. Be positive. Say yes to opportunities. And make the most of your summer program.
