Entry-level Positions for Aspiring Lawyers at Rimon Law
For undergraduate students exploring law careers, Ben, a Rimon Law Partner, suggests a paralegal position at a firm specializing in the area of interest as a valuable entry point. This allows one to "get up close to" the work, develop relationships with lawyers, and gain insight into the field before committing to law school.
Career Exploration, Entry-Level, Job Search, Networking, Paralegal
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Ben Douglas
Partner
Rimon Law
UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley -- JD and MPP
History, Art History
Law
Legal
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Working as a paralegal in a law firm specializing in your area of interest allows you to gain firsthand experience and develop relationships with lawyers.
2. Observing the work of lawyers provides insights into the field, helping you determine if it's a suitable career path.
3. Networking and building relationships with lawyers are essential for gaining valuable experience and potentially pursuing a career in the field.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
If you want to explore whether you want to be a lawyer generally, or a lawyer in a specific field, a good job coming out of college would be to work as a paralegal in a law firm.
Any law firm will do, but a firm that specializes in that area of law would be ideal. This gives you an opportunity to get some sampling of the work, depending on the leeway the lawyers in the firm give you.
Certainly, you can develop relationships with lawyers and have conversations with them about their work. This allows you to think about whether that's something you want to pursue.