Donna Gerson, the nationally-renowned author of Choosing Small, Choosing Smart: Job Search Strategies for Lawyers in the Small Firm Market, will speak at the UW Law School on Wednesday, November 17 from 10 to 11:15 am. in Room 2260.

Gerson's visit to the Law School coincides with the recent publication by the American Bar Foundation of results of the After the JD Project, a survey of 5,000 lawyers in the early years of their careers. The AJD questions on job satisfaction found that the smaller the law office, the more likely it is that new attorneys will report relatively high satisfaction with the work they do.

Gerson's talk will include:

* How to decide if a small to mid-size firm setting is a good fit for you

* How to target small and mid-sized firms

* How to build your personal network

* How to set yourself apart in résumés, cover letters and interviews

In addition to her presentation, Gerson will be scheduling 20-minute, one-on-one meetings with students throughout the day. "This is a unique opportunity to get résumé, cover letter and networking advice from an expert in small to mid-sized firm hiring," says Jane Heymann, Director of Career Services at the Law School.

To sign up for a personal meeting with Donna Gerson, students should stop by the Career Services Office, Room 3221. Sign-up is limited to 2Ls and 3Ls until Friday, November 12.

The talk is sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Career Services Office.

Submitted by on November 10, 2004

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