

147: Top Summer Associate Mistakes and How to Fix Them (w/Sadie Jones)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about the top mistakes summer associates make -- so you can avoid making them, or fix them if you happen to make them.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Some of the common mistakes summer associates make -- so you can avoid making them!
- How to recover if you do make one of these common summer associate mistakes
- The best mindset to avoid making mistakes
- How a law firm mentor can help you navigate these issues and avoid making mistakes
- How to handle a negative mid-summer review or other feedback and how to turn it around -- it is possible!
Resources:
- Professionalism in the Legal Workplace (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/professionalism-in-the-legal-workplace/)
- Podcast Episode 25: How to Behave Like a Professional in the Legal Workplace (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-25-behave-like-professional-legal-workplace/)
- What to Wear to Professional Legal Events (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/what-to-wear-to-professional-legal-events-2/)
- Podcast Episode 143: Understanding Work Assignments (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-143-understanding-work-assignments-w-sadie-jones/)
- CareerDicta Career Coaching (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/career-help/)
Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LST-Ep-147-Summer-Associate-Mistakes-w-Sadie.pdf)
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Alison & Lee