Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Attorneys At Stubbs Alderton And Markiles LLP
Ani, an attorney at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP, suggests undergraduates interested in law explore entry-level roles like "clerk, reception, or legal assistant" at law firms, emphasizing that "a lot of places will take…entry-level, no experience needed". The interviewee also highlights the value of internships, shadowing attorneys, and seeking roles within corporate legal departments, advising that "a law firm is not the only way to go".
Entry-Level Jobs, Legal Field, Networking, Job Shadowing, Internships
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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. Consider entry-level positions like law firm clerk, receptionist, or legal assistant to gain practical experience and support attorneys.
2. Seek internships or shadowing opportunities with attorneys to learn about their work and gain firsthand experience.
3. Explore legal departments within companies, not just law firms or court systems, for internships and other roles to broaden your options.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
If you're seriously considering a career in law, you should try to find a position at a law firm, perhaps as a clerk, in reception, or even as a legal assistant. Many places will hire entry-level staff with no experience needed. As an assistant, you'll be involved in many different tasks and your job is to support the attorney. Learning from that perspective would definitely help in the future.
You could also try to intern, though I'm not sure how many law firms or offices offer that. Shadowing attorneys is another option. I don't know any attorneys who would turn away someone who asked to follow them around for a day. You could also ask to sit down for coffee and learn about their experiences.
Many people don't realize that numerous companies have legal departments, or business legal departments, that need interns. So, don't think a law firm is the only path, or even a courtroom. You don't have to become a court clerk or work for the justice system in that capacity.
There are plenty of legal roles you could shadow or look into. Definitely do your research.
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