Overview

Competition for jobs in the legal field is fierce. Are your students equipped for what can be a highly stressful, and often rigorous interview process? Getting Ready for Work takes a common sense, hands-on approach to preparing students for working in a legal environment.

Presented in an easy to follow, step-by-step format based on readings and practical exercises, Getting Ready for Work helps students develop a comprehensive plan for seeking employment. Key areas include goal setting, job search techniques, resumé preparation, how to be most effective in interview situations, and employer expectations. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of volunteer positions/field placements as these are often excellent real-world opportunities where students can apply the practices they have learned using Getting Ready for Work.

Applicable Courses

Law Clerk/Legal Assistant /Paralegal /Legal Documentation/Legal Field Placement/ Up-grading or re-training

TopFeatures

• Common sense, real-world exercises and advice
• Step-by-step format
• Research and preparation techniques for the interview process
• Helpful legal career websites, key organizations, and professional organizations in the Appendix

TopContent Summary

Introduction

• Chapter 1: The Resumé and Covering Letter
• Chapter 2: Preparing for the Interview
• Chapter 3: The Interview
• Chapter 4: Expectations of a Law Firm

Appendix: Notes and Exercises

TopAbout the Author

Sharyn Borovoy is a full-time professor and field placement coordinator for the Law Clerk Program in the School of Legal and Public Administration at Seneca College. In addition to over 25 years of experience working in a variety of legal environments, Sharyn has also worked as a full-time professional development educator providing training on real estate software to lawyers, law clerks, and legal assistants.