100 Days to Your Next Job

In this episode...
I speak with Pamela Davidson, Esq., Director of Legal Recruitment with Special Counsel, about her book, 100 Days to Your Next Job for Law Students and New JDs

Some key takeaways are...

1. Shop for your dream job on Indeed.com or other recruitment sites.
2. "Law is a career of service and lawyers love to give back."  Take advantage and Network.
3. Ask for Help.  Check out the Ted Talk on How to Ask For Help and Get a Yes.

About our guest...
Pamela Davidson, Esq. is a Director of Legal Recruiting with Legal Counsel, a legal recruiting firm focusing on placements with law firms and corporate legal departments. Prior to joining Special Counsel, Pamela was the Senior Assistant Dean of the Career Resources Department at Western State College of Law, an ABA-approved law school. in that position, Pamela worked with hundreds of law students, recent graduates, and alumni, providing support as they achieved their career goals. Pamela organized workshops, programs and events on topics ranging from resume creation and interview skills to alternative (JD preferred) career paths. She also provided extensive individualized coaching on salary negotiation, business etiquette, networking, professional development, and other essential job-related skills. Prior to joining Western State, Pamela was a legal recruiter in Orange County, placing candidates with law firms and corporate legal departments.

Pamela Holds her B.A. from UCLA, her J.D. and Certificate of Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University School of Law, and an M.A. in Speech Communication from California State University, Fullerton. She has taught upper and lower division communication courses at CSUF and previously taught the Interviewing & Counseling course at Western State College of Law.

100 Days to Your Next Job for Law Students and New JDs is intended as a comprehensive job search guide for recent graduates heading into the legal market. 100 Days is available through West Academic and also on Amazon.

Pamela can be reached at [email protected].

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