AboutEvelyn R. Calvoni Expertise I can answer questions about law school and the process of applying to law school. I recently graduated in May 2008, so it's all fresh in my mind. I can answer questions about how to apply to law school, the LSAT, getting letters of recommendation, writing your personal statement, etc. I can also answer questions about what life is like during law school and the different opportunities students should take advantage of during their law school experience, i.e., law review, networking events, moot court, clinics, internships, what classes to take, etc. I can also answer questions about what it's like to look for a job, what are good jobs to get right out of law school, and general questions about writing cover letters and resumes. I can also answer questions about judicial clerkships after law school.
Experience I am a recent law school graduate (May 2008). I have been through the process and have taken advantage of many different opportunities throughout my three years in law school. I've done internships, a clinic, been on law review, been on moot court, and participated in several moot court competitions. I am currently clerking for a state Court of Appeals judge.
Education/Credentials I have a BA in Political Science.
Lawyer writes on 2008-07-29 16:10:46
I agree - if you do what you love you will naturally be good at it. That having been said, private practice is generally more lucrative than corporate or government. Areas with corporate clients pay better, and the clients tend to pay up, unlike individuals, especially in criminal. Tax and patent law are lucrative owing to the specialized backgrounds that these practitioners tend to have. Finally, large firms pay more than small firms as a general rule, but they demand higher workloads, so hourly rates may be similar.
