From the Single Mom's Law School Experience, then "Almost Attorney" to FINALLY an Esquire!: My first official interview

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

My first official interview

After several applications out, I finally got that treasured call: a call for an interview. The words, "Your resume has risen to the attention of the CEO and rose to the top for scheduling an interview." I am so stoked! I have never really thought about practicing in the area of law that I applied for, however, after much research, I think I would be a good fit.

So what tactic do I use to interview? I read as much on the organizations website I could. I am applying for the position of a staff attorney. So, I made myself familiar with the business that they are in. I looked up, by googling, some of the major players in the organization. Then I looked at the area of law and will be researching some of the issues so I can be prepared to talk about the industry itself -- though I have little knowledge of the practice of law in this area.

My interview is Monday....as I prepare some more, I will update here what I am doing to prepare (besides finding a new suit to wear because I have gained the proverbial 10 pounds this summer). While I want the employer to decide on me, I want to look and see whether I want to hitch my train to this particular star!

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Lots of people ask me: how do you do it? How do you attend law school and raise a child alone? My answer is simply that you prioritize. You approach school as an 8 to 5 job. I take Friday evenings and Saturday's off. Study a bit on Sundays. For me this works. It means not being a part of the "social" things at school, and that time between your classes is in the library studying. But that's okay. You will have different goals then the students who are single with no children.

How do you afford it? Student loans........yes, you heard me. My reasoning is that my earning capacity will double, but likely triple, which means that I can afford to take on the debt to pay for a better future for my daughter and I.

Does you daughter resent you studying? No. Sometimes she gets frustrated, but she really does understand the bigger picture. She is my biggest supporter. I have learned to include her by taking her to class with me when I can, by having her help me study with flash cards, and by taking her to appropriate events at school. In fact, I did an incoming student panel one year, and the administration of the school had her speak as well. We are a team, and that includes this journey.