The BigLaw Bear Library
Everything you need to navigate BigLaw recruiting: guides, data, and firm intel.
Resume & Applications: 12 articles
How to Write a 'Why City' Paragraph
Applying to a city where you have no ties? Here's how to address it.
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Should You Include Pre-Law Work Experience?
Your pre-law career isn't irrelevant, but you need to present it right.
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How to List Activities on Your Resume
Which activities matter, and how to present them without wasting space.
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How to Use LinkedIn to Research Firms
LinkedIn tells you things about a firm that the firm would never tell you itself.
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What Should Your Writing Sample Be?
Choosing and polishing your writing sample, practical advice.
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LinkedIn Etiquette for Law Students
Your LinkedIn profile matters more than you think during recruiting. Here's how to use the platform without being cringe.
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How to Network in Law School Without Being Weird
Networking doesn't have to feel sleazy. Here's how to build real professional relationships as a law student.
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How to Explain a Gap on Your Resume
A gap isn't a dealbreaker, but how you handle it matters.
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Do Firms Actually Read Cover Letters?
The honest answer: sometimes. Here's when it matters.
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The Cold Email That Works: Networking Templates
Most networking emails get ignored. Here are templates that actually get responses from BigLaw attorneys.
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How to Write a BigLaw Resume
Your resume gets 30 seconds. Here's how to make them count.
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How to Write a BigLaw Cover Letter
Keep it short, make it specific, and don't waste their time.
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