tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:01:24 +0000Summer Job SearchPost-Graduate Job SearchFirst Year Job SearchNetworkingFall Recruitment QuestionsPublic InterestInterview SkillsJob SearchStudent ExperiencesJudicial ClerkshipsResume and Cover Letter Writing5 Questions for a PractitionerGovernment JobsResume WritingLinkedInPro Bonoprofessional developmentBar Exam InfoCareer DevelopmentCover LettersCriminal LawEvening StudentsInterviewLLM ProgramsLarge FirmsOCIQuestions for a PractitionerSalarySummer AssociateTerms of UseWriting SamplescareerinternshipssFrom the Career Services Office at New England Law | Boston. Information, news, and resources posted by New England Law's Career Services Office.http://neslcso.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-8401264139944913754Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:09:00 +00002016-11-04T13:09:56.943-04:00Job SearchNetworkingBy Mo Chanmugham, Esq.It can be frustrating when you're looking for a job and no one responds to your networking emails.I recently spoke to a young attorney who was having a hard time finding a job. To her credit, she wasn't just sending out resumes and waiting for people to call her back, she was going to networking events and sending out emails requesting informational interviews. The problem http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2016/11/use-this-template-to-write-networking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-4164726046548591218Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:26:00 +00002016-10-04T11:26:09.053-04:00LinkedIn By Mo Chanmugham, Esq. "I'm so excited to write my LinkedIn summary", said no one ever. That's because most people find it hard to write about themselves. It's an awkward thing to do, especially if you don't know what to say or you don't want to sound like your bragging about yourself. But the summary section is an important part of your profile that should not be ignored. When recruiters, http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2016/10/a-simple-2-step-formula-to-help-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-7692080476398390146Fri, 16 Sep 2016 20:59:00 +00002016-09-19T09:48:40.105-04:00InterviewJob Search By Mo Chanmugham, Esq. The interview follow-up scenario can feel like a delicate dance between you and the employer. Especially when you know you had a great interview and they told you that you could expect to hear back from them within a few days. But after a few days have passed and you haven’t heard anything from the employer, you can’t help but start to get a little anxious. Is this a bad http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2016/09/by-mo-chanmugham-esq.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-9093984719905673830Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:25:00 +00002016-08-05T13:27:37.818-04:00Job SearchNetworking By Mo Chanmugham, Esq. Recent law school grads face a difficult challenge when it comes to their job search. Most of the open jobs that they find online are asking for 3-5 years of legal experience that they don’t have. It can be frustrating to spend hours searching for jobs online, sending out carefully tailored cover letters and resumes, and never hear back from a single employer. While http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2016/08/3-reasons-why-networking-can-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-5437630699477751275Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:22:00 +00002015-10-19T10:22:35.099-04:00Interview SkillsBy Mo Chanmugham, Esq. You know how important it is to shine in a job interview, you make sure to wear your best interview suit, you research the organization and the interviewer, and you practice answering potential interview questions, perhaps doing a mock interview with a counselor in Career Services. Now imagine that you get to the interview and because of your preparation the interview is http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2015/10/5-questions-you-should-ask-to-stand-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-4573308797679326191Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:55:00 +00002015-09-02T10:36:08.533-04:00Career DevelopmentJob SearchNetworkingprofessional development By Mo Chanmugham. Esq. What defines success in law school? Is it all about getting good grades? Being in the top 10% of the class? Becoming a member of law review? Or is it passing your finals and graduating? These are all indicators of a successful law school experience. But, as a career advisor I find myself focusing on one thing; how to help my students find the jobs they want after http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2015/09/3-tips-to-have-successful-law-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-3987444187230604897Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:09:00 +00002015-06-15T15:11:15.004-04:00internshipsprofessional development By Mo Chanmugham, Esq. Summer can fly by when you are a busy legal intern. Before you know it, it will be the end of August and you will be back in class. Here are seven ways that you can make the most of your summer internship and leave on a high note. 1. Don’t Hide It is easy to hide behind all that legal research and writing that you have to do, but it is also important to get out from http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2015/06/7-smart-ways-to-make-most-of-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-1458871789440524049Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:04:00 +00002015-04-29T11:05:25.683-04:00OCISummer Associate By Mo Chanmugham, Esq. Wouldn’t it be great to know exactly what law firms are looking for when they make their summer associate hiring decisions? Earlier this month the CSO held its annual Summer Associate Hiring Information Program and invited recruiters and hiring partners from the Boston offices of three medium to large size firms to discuss everything from what they look for in a strong http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2015/04/an-inside-look-at-summer-associate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-932234817225943398Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:44:00 +00002016-09-20T16:38:44.896-04:00Post-Graduate Job SearchSalaryBy Mo Chanmugham, Esq. During the job search, the salary question can come up in many forms, it can be part of an online application process, or the employer can ask that you include it in your cover letter or resume, or it can be asked during the interview process. In any case, it is good for you to know what your number is before going into any salary negotiation. Know Your Market So how do http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2015/01/how-to-prepare-yourself-for-salary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-5092287122151448352Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:24:00 +00002014-12-19T10:26:08.694-05:00Job SearchLinkedInNetworkingPost-Graduate Job SearchResume WritingSummer Job Search Whether you are seeking your summer internship or looking for post-graduate employment, the winter break is a good time to organize your job search campaign.&nbsp; 1. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile. Be sure to add any clinic experience or leadership activities you participated in this past semester. For help on updating your resume and LinkedIn profile, you can download the Resume http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2014/12/5-tips-for-job-hunting-over-winter-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-8303589026073280959Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:39:00 +00002014-12-11T15:20:20.665-05:00Questions for a Practitioner By Mo Chanmugham, Esq. One of the best ways to figure out what type of law you want to practice is to speak to a professional in the field to find out what a day in the life of a lawyer is really like. This week we are grateful for 2005 alum Mike Winters, Corporate Counsel, Labor and Employment/Compliance Analyst at Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. for taking the time to answer 7 Career http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2014/12/7-career-questions-with-labor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-9001272594408737469Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:27:00 +00002015-01-14T14:43:20.142-05:00career By Mo Chanmugham, Esq. Congratulations, you made it to law school! You are on your way to creating a great career for yourself. You know you want to do something meaningful with your life, you know you want to help people, and you know you want an interesting and challenging job. Then out of nowhere someone asks you that dreaded question, “What type of law do you want to practice?” and you http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-to-figure-out-what-you-want-to-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-858319354612424292Tue, 18 Nov 2014 21:03:00 +00002014-12-04T13:44:25.246-05:00Resume WritingBy Mo Chanmugham, Esq. The majority of law students come to law school without any prior legal experience. While many have worked, their experiences range from positions in retail and restaurants to the military or general administrative work. This leaves their resume looking rather light on the type of experience legal employers are looking for when they want to make a summer hire. If only your http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-transform-your-non-legal-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-3135529775764862342Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:53:00 +00002014-12-04T13:38:50.569-05:00First Year Job SearchInterview SkillsJob SearchPost-Graduate Job Search Do you ever wish you could walk into an interview feeling totally prepared and confident, knowing exactly what you want to say? How great would it be to know what questions the interviewer is going to ask you ahead of time? Well luckily you can ace your next interview by preparing your answer to this one important question every employer will ask in some form or another. How well you answer thishttp://neslcso.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-answer-tell-me-about-yourself-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-785806699651006069Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +00002014-10-14T12:00:47.921-04:00Summer Job Search<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]-->This year 153 New England Law students completed our 2014 Summer Employment Survey giving us valuable information about where students worked and how they found their jobs. Of the students who completed the survey, 44% were from the class of 2016 and 56% were from the class of 2015. Types of Employment The majority of students who responded worked in a http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2014/10/2014-summer-employment-survey-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-2206685472213991885Wed, 02 Jul 2014 18:28:00 +00002014-07-02T14:58:07.547-04:00Fall Recruitment Questions On July 1, the Recruitment Instructional Packet was e-mailed to all rising 2LD/3LE and 3LD/4LE students. The first Recruitment application deadline is July 9. Each year our office receives many questions from students about this program. Please find our answers to the most frequently asked questions below. Q: What is the Recruitment Program? A: The Recruitment Program (RP) includes a http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2014/07/preparing-for-2014-2015-recruitment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-6235248824620780438Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:53:00 +00002014-04-23T11:54:22.800-04:00First Year Job SearchSummer Job Search<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> If you are in the process of looking for a job this summer, be sure to check the Career Services Office's online job postings.&nbsp;April has always been a busy time for summer job postings on the JobNet. Currently, therehttp://neslcso.blogspot.com/2014/04/looking-for-summer-job-check-jobnet_23.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-1524018168482035456Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:11:00 +00002013-12-19T11:13:08.271-05:00First Year Job SearchNetworkingPost-Graduate Job SearchSummer Job Search Whether you are seeking your first legal job for the summer or looking for post-graduate employment, the winter break is a good time to organize your job search campaign. 1. Reconnect with old contacts and establish new ones. Send a holiday card to former employers and colleagues updating them on your academic and career progress. Use the networking section of the Symplicity site to contact http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2013/12/5-things-to-do-over-winter-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-6288782196262040826Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:37:00 +00002013-11-19T08:37:00.899-05:00First Year Job SearchStudent ExperiencesSummer Job Search<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]-->Lianne Henderson is a second-year day student at New England Law | Boston. This past summer she worked as a judicial intern for the Barnstable Probate and Family Court. As part of our the November blog series highlighting student work, Lianne writes about her summer experience and explains how she found her internship. This summer, I had the opportunity to http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2013/11/what-i-did-this-summer-lianne-henderson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-9124491791619292009Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:17:00 +00002013-11-13T09:44:13.218-05:00 Joyell Johnson is a second-year day student at New England Law | Boston. This past summer she worked as a law clerk for the Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s Esperanza Center. As part of our the November blog series highlighting student work, Joyell writes about her summer experience and explains how she found her internship. This summer, I had the pleasure of being a law clerk at Catholic http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2013/11/what-i-did-this-summer-joyell-johnson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-5376199486154193334Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +00002013-11-13T09:20:02.815-05:00This year 181 New England Law students completed our&nbsp;2013 Summer Employment Survey&nbsp;giving us valuable information about where students worked and how they found their jobs. Of the students who completed the survey 59% were from the class of 2015 and 40% were from the class of 2014. Types of Employment The majority of students who responded worked in a legal job.&nbsp; 85% worked http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2013/10/2013-summer-employment-survey-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-7027806825397650035Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:37:00 +00002013-07-10T11:37:14.480-04:00On July 3rd, the Recruitment Instructional Packet was emailed to all rising 2LD/3LE and 3LD/4LE&nbsp;students.&nbsp;The first Recruitment application deadline is July 16th.&nbsp;Each year our office receives many questions from students about this program. Please find our answers to the most frequently asked questions below. Q:&nbsp;&nbsp;What is the Recruitment Program? A:&nbsp; The http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2013/07/preparing-for-2013-recruitment-programs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-2573810461466071608Mon, 20 May 2013 17:50:00 +00002013-05-21T14:11:25.196-04:00First Year Job SearchSummer Job Search A summer internship is not only an excellent opportunity to learn more about a particular legal field while developing your legal skills but it is also a critical time to build lasting connections that may lead to future post-graduate employment. Here are a few &nbsp;tips for making the most of your internship and having a successful summer. Be prepared. Avoid starting your internship on thehttp://neslcso.blogspot.com/2013/05/tips-for-successful-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-1157563585245187012Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:44:00 +00002013-03-29T11:44:32.591-04:00First Year Job SearchNetworkingPost-Graduate Job SearchsSummer Job Search There are two purposes to the Alumni Career Forum taking place this Wednesday, April 3rd: Network: You’ve heard this before - - people often find a job through people they know! The Alumni Career Forum is designed to help you get to know practicing attorneys. While the &nbsp;Forum is not a job fair (resume exchanges are not allowed), students often gain employment through meeting alumni and http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2013/03/getting-most-out-of-alumni-career-forum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-1703250044233595417Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:40:00 +00002013-01-22T16:40:49.789-05:005 Questions for a Practitioner Prior to attending law school, Sharon Schawbel received a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Tulane University Freeman School of Business in New Orleans, Louisiana and subsequently worked for five years in the field of Event Planning. &nbsp;After graduating from &nbsp;New England Law | Boston, Sharon became a litigation associate at a small law firm in Framingham, Massachusetts, http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2013/01/5-questions-for-practitioner-sharon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0