Donna Gerson’s book (which you can check out from Law Career Services) Building Career Connections is a quick read with relevant takeaways on all things related to networking.
Gerson has pointers for both the shy and the gregarious law student, from growing your own personal network to informational interviews. The reader is challenged to reconceive of networking as a give-and-take process that is both necessary and achievable. From the practical guidelines such as exit strategies from a networking event to sample letters to send to a referral, Gerson’s book arms law students with all the essential networking tools. This quick read condenses over seventeen bibliographic sources, making sure you learn the most relevant networking tips.
--Talitha Hazelton, Public Interest Coordinator
