You can't afford to
not network, as this
blog post points out. Yes, it takes time, effort, discipline, and some pre-planning, but you can find the time to attend Chicago Bar Association meetings (yes, duck out early to get to class if necessary), participate in writing competitions, and attending office hours. It takes time to develop relationships, attend career service programming, and meet with your advisor, but your investment in your network builds not only your contacts, but also your professional and personal development.