Consulting for Legal Job Applications

Consulting for Legal Job Applications

Summer associate positions, 1L internships, and anything else.

Questions about this service? Email us here.

Maximize Your Opportunities

You’ve taken the LSAT, written your essays, and done the hard work of getting into law school. But that’s only the beginning. As early as October of 1L fall, people start buzzing about résumés, cover letters, and interviews. By November, they’re submitting applications for summer jobs. Interviews happen as early as December. January is often too late. And all of this is happening as you adjust to law school, make outlines, and study for exams. It’s a lot all at once.

Maybe you’re a first-generation professional or an international student with no idea what a legal interview feels like. Or maybe your parents are lawyers, but you want to pursue a niche practice area that they can’t advise you on. Maybe your school’s career counseling is under-staffed and you need extra help getting that prestigious summer job.

Whatever the case, you shouldn’t have to miss out on working at the public interest organization of your dreams or that summer associate position that can cover half your tuition. You can take smart steps now to make a difference for your future, and 7Sage’s JD editors can help.

About Us

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  Patrick Liu

  Writer

  

  Patrick Liu

  Writer

  Patrick (he/him) is a recent JD graduate of Yale Law School and received his BA in Economics from the University of Chicago (Phi Beta Kappa). He was accepted to the top law schools in the country and was offered several full-ride awards, including the Root-Tilden-Kern and Hamilton scholarships. While at Yale Law, Patrick worked in the Admissions Office as an Admissions Representative, where he counseled prospective and admitted applicants, served on admissions panels, and worked extensively with the team to welcome incoming classes. He also served as Political Action Chair for the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association and as a coordinator with the National Lawyers Guild. Patrick was designated a 2020–21 Connecticut Bar Foundation Fellow for his commitment to public interest work. 

  Patrick started his legal career as a trial attorney at the Public Defender Services for the District of Columbia, representing juvenile clients facing felony charges. Before law school, Patrick worked with expert scholars at the Brookings Institution, researching issues related to employment, poverty, and education. His interests center around harm reduction, restorative justice, and abolition.

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  Daniel Ryu

  Writer

  

  Daniel Ryu

  Writer

  Daniel was admitted to the law schools of Yale, Harvard, Stanford, UChicago, and more. He has direct experience with every step of the process, including interviewing and writing personal/diversity statements, school-specific prompts, and addenda. 

  He is a first-generation immigrant from Korea and a first-generation professional. Daniel holds a BA in Philosophy from Richmond College where he received a music scholarship and an MSt in Ancient Philosophy from Oxford. He then worked in national public service as an AmeriCorps member and cohort leader. In his spare time, he is fascinated by journalism, fiction, and nature documentaries. Daniel is finishing a novel provisionally titled Shell Game (thankfully, unrelated to the LSAT). He is also trying to pick up the violin again to awaken dormant brain parts, and at any given time, he and his family care for over a dozen cats. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of applications are covered?

Our JD editors have personal experience with both public interest and corporate law firm applications. We can help with applications for jobs in the summer after 1L, including government, non-profit, and 1L summer associate positions. We can also guide you through the law firm recruiting process right before the start of 2L.

I’m an international student. I’m unfamiliar with job applications in the US. Can you help me?

Absolutely. Daniel, one of our JD editors, was naturalized during his first semester at Yale Law School. He says, “I’m a first-generation immigrant and professional. I had no idea what a legal interview looked like or how to write a cover letter for legal jobs, so I didn’t always get consistent results. Luckily I got my citizenship, but I know that if I hadn’t, like some of my international friends, my job might have determined whether I could stay in this country. That’s a lot of pressure. I take a lot of pride in understanding your situation and being equipped to help.”

Do you offer interview prep?

Yes. Interviews are one of the most important parts of the application process, as well as the most nerve-wracking. Legal job interviews are not like interviews for law school. Our team has direct personal experience with the process, and they’ve worked in legal jobs across the profession, including the federal government, ACLU, top corporate firms, museums, and public defender’s offices.

How long will I get to work with a JD editor?

The one-application package covers all the required documents and includes interview prep. It ends when you’ve completed your interview or six months after you sign up. The five-application package ends when you’ve completed all your scheduled interviews or six months after you sign up.

Can I get assistance that’s tailored to my particular goals and interests?

Yes. Our editors have experience with corporate law, public interest positions, and government positions, and we’ll pair you with someone whose experience aligns with your own goals.

We have career services at our law school. Why should I get help from 7Sage’s JD editors?

Career services at most law schools can offer solid, basic advice, but they work with lots of students, so they can’t always give the detailed, tailored, time-sensitive advice that we can. Imagine you’ve been dreaming of working for the ACLU, or have been informed that you’re a finalist for a 1L summer position worth close to $50,000. Your interview is next week. You need to start preparing immediately.