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Three Ways to have a #LitSummer

6/25/2018

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Dear First Gen,

Welcome to Summer!

It has been a long winter on the #EastCoast and finally the warm weather has arrived. During that time, you put in long hours in the classroom and now you desire to be outdoors. You deserve it! But, wait, the summer months should be another opportunity to RISE!

When I was in school, non-first gens participated in one of the three options to have a #LitSummer:
  1. An Educational Program;
  2. An Abroad Program;
  3. An Internship Program; or
BONUS: An Employment Opportunity.

​The video below goes into detail on how each one could work in your favor to bring you closer to rising sooner and quicker. Click play!

Fellow Riser,

​Irnande


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Questions for your Law School Career Counselor

8/23/2017

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Dear First Gen,

When you decide to go to #lawschool, there are a lot of expectations. You’re obviously expected to excel in law school, but you are also expected to obtain internships and, ultimately, a job.

Securing an #internship is vital to your professional success, and of course so is getting that job after graduation. To make the most of your meetings with your #careercounselor, you should have your list of questions ready in advance.

The following set of questions is a good starting point.
​
  1. Who is invited to participate in on-campus interviews (#OCIs)?
  2. How do I get considered for a government attorney position?
  3. When are regional and state career fairs held?
  4. What is the application process to intern with a judge or become a #lawclerk?
  5. Are there any alumni in my preferred geographic location?
  6. Which law professors do you recommend I speak to who graduated from a specific state or practiced in an area of my interest (i.e. criminal law, legislation, contracts)?
  7. Does the law school have a #reciprocity policy?

My hope for you is that your career counselor will provide you all the details you need to help you find the internships and job opportunities that are the best fits for you. If a career counselor seems unsure of what you're asking or doesn't seem to be a good fit, don't be afraid to make an appointment to speak to another career counselor or the head of the career office. Good luck!

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    - Who you should ask?
    - When you should ask?
    - How you should ask?

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​Fellow Riser,

Irnande


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Prelude to Summer 2016 Blog Posts...

6/9/2016

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 Dear First Gen,

Summer is officially here!

Many businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits hire interns to help them during the summer, and it is most certainly an invaluable experience. I have had my fair share of internships/externships before I obtained full-time employment in 2012. My internship experience extends beyond the standard one-page resume! Over the next few months, my blog posts will touch on the various ways to make the best of your summer break as well as the start of your (first) job. Click on the video to find out what is in store for you this summer.

Tell me: What do you want to learn more about this summer?

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How Should you Write Salutations and Signatures?

6/1/2016

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Dear First Gen,

The Tuesday after Memorial Day is often the start date for many internships, externships, or any other experiential opportunities where you are placed in a professional or business setting. During this important week, it may serve you to know some professional etiquette for written correspondence with your supervisor, fellow intern/extern, or anyone else you are communicating with.
 
As early as middle school, we were taught the difference between a business letter and a personal letter, and much of those lessons stand true today. But there’s always room for adjustment. Personally, it took me a few attempts to decide on the salutation and signature that was both proper and fitting of my personality. Every so often, I switch my greeting and sign-off depending on the recipient, i.e. a judge, legislator, dignitary, or colleague.  Here are a few suggestions:


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