Monday, May 5, 2008

Alma Maters

It's safe to assume that your Alma Mater sponsors CLE's. If you're in the area anyway, you might want to see what they have; mine mostly has 1-credit breakfasts that are cheap and are taught by faculty. They also work with a non-profit for an inexpensive all-day Saturday class. Once in awhile they have something in the evening, and sometimes those are free programs. Start early and these one credit classes can add up fast. They're great for networking too and I've gotten some very helpful contacts by going.

The other law schools in my area also sponsor CLE's but have half-day and all-day classes that cost a lot more. It just depends on where you are and what they have.

Don't forget to attend alumni events as a networking tool; have cocktails and chat with attorneys. Many of them will have jobs and contacts so may know of open positions or other attorneys who work in your area of interest.


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