College Experiences That Helped an Attorney at Stubbs Alderton Succeed
To prepare for a career in law, Ani prioritized meticulous organization and time management, stating "creating lists, creating calendars, scheduling assignments ahead of time," and avoiding all-nighters through advanced planning. This, coupled with proactively seeking opportunities aligned with their interests in business and law, such as "The Edge program," demonstrates a strategic approach to career development.
Organization, Time Management, Career Planning, Opportunity Seeking, Stress Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Ani Petrosyan
Attorney
Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP
UCLA, 2017
Loyola Law School, juris doctor
English
Law
Legal
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Organized my time and tasks using lists, calendars, and planning.
2. Sought out opportunities aligned with my interests in business and law.
3. Managed my time effectively to balance work, school, and extracurricular activities.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I think I've talked about lists several times at this point, but I love checklists. Having a sticky pad next to me, a calendar in front of me, and a calendar on my phone helps me stay organized and on track.
I'm not joking when I say I didn't pull all-nighters because I planned in advance for the things I needed to do. I knew how stressful things already are, so why should I create more stress for myself by leaving things to the last minute?
Creating lists, creating calendars, scheduling assignments ahead of time, anticipating things, and filing systems are all important. Organization is key, and time management is key.
I also mentioned that seeking opportunities tailored to who you are really helped me. I knew I wanted to go into business in some way, shape, or form. I was also debating law for a very long time.
So I made those two things happen for me by doing the Edge program or finding a law school where I could work during the day and then go to school at night. This also led to going into different concentrations and minors that would supplement all of that for me. So again, organization, researching opportunities, and time management are all big things.
Advizer Personal Links
linkedin.com/in/ani-petrosyan