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I am currently working the summer at a small probate firm with a huge emphasis on Elder Law. My boss is a national recognized Guardianship expert. As for myself, I am currently ranked in the middle of my class at Texas Tech. My question is directed at recent law school graduates with a similar experience. How do I utilize these experiences to find a decent job after law school? I have a strong interest in probate, but I am aware that new lawyers in this economy have to be open to any possibility.

A bit of a side note: I am from El Paso, Texas and hope to practice there. Anyone know how Texas Tech grads fare there with my similar situation.

Really? No TSL user has worked at a small firm in the summer? Everyone was lucky enough to clerk for a big firm?

The standard answer - network. It's going to be hard in Texas coming from Texas Tech. Ask your OCS if they have alumni lists in the state to work on.

One of the few shortcomings of TLS I am afraid is that it is not exactly a random draw of law students who post on this boards. Its name does indicate something about its principal demographic.

The good news is that el paso is probably a doable market from tech, and you can't say that about many cities. The bad news is you're middle of the pack at a lower ranked school. Network like crazy, apply to every employer imaginable, and hope for a bit of luck