Entry-level Positions for Aspiring Lawyers at Amlaw 200 Law Firm
Entry-level positions at AmLaw 200 firms for undergraduates include "case assistants" and similar roles, offering a way to explore the field before law school. Mindy, a partner who has passed "both the California and the New York bars," emphasizes the rigorous bar exam process as a necessary step for aspiring lawyers.
Law Firm Careers, Paralegal Roles, Legal Profession, Law School, Bar Exam
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Mindy Morton
Partner
Amlaw 200 law firm
UC Berkeley
Yale Law School, J.D.
Political Science, American Studies
Law
Legal
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions like case assistants or paralegals offer valuable experience in law firms and can help students explore the field before committing to law school.
2. To become a lawyer, attending law school and passing the bar exam in the desired state are crucial steps.
3. The bar exam is a challenging test requiring serious preparation and dedicated study, and should be taken very seriously
Transcript
What entry-level positions can an undergraduate college student consider in this field?
From undergrad, we see a lot of young paralegals, and maybe not ones with actual paralegal certification, but case assistants and things like that. This is something you can do either over summer or while in undergrad or law school to get a sense of whether a law firm job might be for you.
To actually be a lawyer, though, you do have to go to law school and pass the bar in the state where you'd like to work. Speaking as someone who has passed both the California and New York bars, those are hard tests that you have to take very seriously.
So, you have the summer off usually before you start your job. Make sure you're actually studying and, honestly, memorizing.