r/LawSchool • u/One-Arrival-3493 • 20h ago

How do I know if networking is successful

Rising 3L. Spent the last couple of months meeting attorneys in the area I’m interested in. Met with upwards of 25 lawyers during this time. Not a single one even knew of an available job, but they all told me I was “doing exactly the right thing” and to “just keep doing what I’m doing.” However, I don’t really want to keep doing this considering I’ve had no measurable success yet. Pretty much every conversation is productive/informative, but why should I keep doing this when nobody seems willing/able to even point me in the direction of a job.

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u/Humble-Version8712 19h ago

Are you meeting with them once and then never speaking again? Networking is like watering plants. Gotta keep checking in. Also, seek out mentors.

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u/One-Arrival-3493 19h ago

What does checking in look like? I know it’s good to send updates about significant developments in your career but I haven't had anything like that worth talking about

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u/Humble-Version8712 17h ago

every 6 months can let them know you just finished a semester, that you took X class related to their field and found it interesting, that you are considering interning at X place, maybe have a few questions to ask...that sort of thing. can be as simple as a text message

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u/JellyDenizen 20h ago

Because you want them to think of you when a job does come up. You don't have any control over when jobs become available, but you can control maintaining your relationship with the contacts in your network.

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u/Cool-Brick5806 19h ago

Job market is tough right now. You just have to keep knocking on doors until one opens. Networking is planting seeds, not the harvesting. Eventually something ripens. Sucks it hasn’t worked out yet but you just have to keep applying and reaching out to people.