So, I'm working pretty high up in a state gov't agency this summer (think directly for an executive cabinet member) but want to snag a firm job in the fall; whether it's large or medium. How do I address my government experience with my desire to work private practice? I like what I'm doing, but PP paychecks are alluring and a solid start for any career it seems. I have pre-law school experience doing contract paralegal work in some big firms doing doc review and at some companies' in-house counsel depts doing some other stuff. Not sure what angle to play when they ask why I'm not trying for government jobs.
Any help would be fantastic, thank you.
Reconciling Gov't Summer Work with Firm Interviews Forum
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Re: Reconciling Gov't Summer Work with Firm Interviews
Firms don't expect 1Ls to work at firms for the summer. Government work gives you a lot of relevant experience so just spin it that way
