College Experiences That Helped an Associate Counsel at JW Player Succeed
Molly's undergraduate experience involved exploring various legal fields through summer internships, a process of elimination that ultimately shaped career choices; this experimentation, which Molly highly recommends, fostered adaptability and curiosity, valuable traits in any career. The willingness to "try it out" proved invaluable in focusing career interests and is a lesson Molly carries into their post-law school career.
Career Exploration, Adaptability, Curiosity, Internships, Trial and Error
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Molly Noreika
Associate Counsel
JW Player
UCLA 2015
University of Pennsylvania School of Law, 2020, JD
History, Art History
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Technology
Legal
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Explore different careers within your field of interest during summer internships to help you determine what you want to do. This process of elimination is valuable and can be applied throughout your career.
2. Be curious and adaptable in your career. Trying new things and exploring different options is important.
3. Take advantage of your undergraduate years to explore as much as possible, as it's a time with more flexibility and a safety net to try different things before committing to a specific career path.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
During my undergraduate studies, I tried out different careers, specifically within the legal field. I made an effort to do this every summer, which I felt was hugely beneficial.
This exploration helped me get a sense of direction, even though it didn't reveal my exact career path. Ultimately, I didn't pursue law, and I ended up not following through with any of the fields I explored during my summer internships.
However, that process of elimination was incredibly valuable. I've actually carried that approach into my post-law school legal career, as trying things out is always worthwhile. It's about identifying what you enjoy and finding something more focused on that.
I believe being curious and adaptable is incredibly important in your career. Undergrad is the safest time to explore these options, as you have a real safety net of time. I strongly encourage everyone to explore as much as they possibly can during their undergraduate years.