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An undergraduate journey in law faculty always have an embodied story. With it's hurdles and experiences, I have been able to pin-point lessons I learnt and i will share them with you today. 🌟 Personal development is underrated. It elevates you to heights you couldn't have imagined. Like other students, I just wanted a degree but I found out there is more to it. 🌟 Extra-curricular activities are game changers which everyone should engage in. If you find it difficult to balance it with your academics, you should reach out to someone. 🌟 Take professionalism to it's peak. Don't get too familiar with the process. 🌟 Get a running mate who shares similar interests with you. Trust me, the journey is exhausting but knowing you aren't alone can push you further. 🌟 Network with individuals. Some say your network is your net worth. The truth is that it helps and will help in your futuristic journey. 🌟 Try to be accountable to someone. This creates some sense of responsibility and focus. 🌟 Be value-driven, this will distinguish you from others. Always have something to offer which won't be possible if you don't develop yourself. 🌟 Dress professional. If you find it difficult; black, nude and Navy blue corporate outfits does the trick. First impression passes the first notion of you which 70% of the time, it depends on your appearance. 🌟 Get a mentor in your interested field of study. Whatever you plan to achieve, people have passed through those roads and would be nice to learn from their experiences. 🌟 Don't shy from opportunities or responsibilities. If you don't engage now, when do you intend to do that? 🌟 Pray through the journey. Don't under estimate the power of prayer. The future depends on what you do today. Stay connected.

Don't be shy!!! In the past, attorneys and law students would sometimes come up to me and say something like, "Your husband seems to have a really cool business," or "My friend knows Korey Henson and I've heard really good things," but then conclude that they don't know how to approach him, or ask me whether I need to be the one to make the introduction. I also sometimes field concerns like, "I emailed with Korey awhile back because I thought I wanted a new job, but things got better at my firm for a bit, and now I'm scared of getting back in touch after accidentally email ghosting him" or "I met Korey twice at Stetson a few years ago, but I doubt he remembers me. Can I just email him? Do I tell him we've met?" If you CAN'T relate to concerns such as the ones above, then I am happy for you... Enjoy your calm, confident, non-chaos-y brain—I'm not jealous at all. 😉 Y'all have probably already emailed him! But if you've ever had the aforementioned or similar worries, I hope this helps: 1) Wife bias aside, Korey is the nicest and most approachable person on the planet. Just email him. "Hi Korey, I hope you're doing well! I am an attorney/law student who graduated/will graduate in YEAR. [Insert a few more details if you'd like, such as experience so far or practice area of interest.] Could we please get on a call sometime soon? Sincerely, NAME." There! I wrote it for you, so you can literally copy/paste if you want. 👌🏻 2) You can also email me. Or both of us. As many of you know, I now work for Runway Strategies full time. 3) If you fell off the radar and feel bad, please don't. It happens all the time; lawyers and law students are busy! Korey and I pride ourselves on not being pushy, "sales-y" type recruiters, so if we haven't circled back with you, please take that as respect rather than lack of interest in you. 🙏🏻 Just get back in touch and don't feel bad AT ALL. 4) If you met one or both of us in passing awhile back, that's great! This is part of why we all network. Or if you know one/both of us well but it's been awhile, also great! This is one I struggle with sometimes too: getting in touch with someone from a past era (e.g. someone I was close with in undergrad but haven't seen since) or someone I hit it off with at an event, but we never did get that coffee and now it's suddenly two years later... But it always helps me to remember that everyone's busy and communication is a two-way street. I've found people I know via such connections are typically happy to hear from me, as opposed to giving a "Why didn't you get in touch sooner?" type of reaction. I feel the same way when I receive this type of communication as well, and so does Korey! I hope this has been helpful! 😊 I am an overthinker too, so I have been marinating on this type of status for awhile and decided today was the day. As always, find us at korey@runway-strategies.com and/or maya@runway-strategies.com. #TampaBaysLegalRecruiters #GetInTouch #DontBeShy

"First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you are inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won't. Habit is persistence in practice." Greetings! Linkedin Family The Aforementioned quote somewhere outlines the true reality of our lives. Undoubtedly, Habit plays an important role in order to achieve the goals that we all have decided for ourselves. It is correctly said that a blend of Consistency, Dedication and Perseverance is the only way to achieve the heights of success in life. Now, if we analyse the roots of 'Consistency', the same is connected with the habit or continuous efforts that we all have to make regularly. Moreover, I would also like to highlight that taking small steps regularly plays a magnificent role in determining one's success in life. In furtherance of the same, it's a matter of immense pleasure to share that, I received an opportunity to share my experiences, useful insights on 'Mooting and Legal Research' through an interview given to #Lawvs (A Platform to cater all the needs of law students at a single place). #Highlights of the Interview:- (1): Why law students should start participating in the International/National Moot Court and Mock Trial Advocacy Competitions? (2): What makes a law-student well-versed with the art of Mooting different from others who restrict themselves within the four walls of classrooms? (3): When to start participating in such competitions? (4): Do's and Don'ts while drafting the written-submissions. (5): How to develop the art of oral advocacy? (6): How to read the Bare Acts? (7): Why to read the Bare Acts? (8): How to tackle the Judges questions during the oral proceedings? (9): How to apply the legal provisions in a set of supplied facts? (10): Court-Room Etiquettes. Now this was something that I never expected. It was my 2nd interview in line within this year. Initially, I received an opportunity to share my experiences with the #Lawctopus but it is correctly said that everything is possible if one possesses a positive attitude and strong determination in his or her life. #Link for the Full Interview 👇 https://lnkd.in/gHMGHx35 I request you all to have a look at my interview and share it as much as possible so that every law student can gain some useful insights from the same.

When I was in law school, I used to think lawyers have it all figured out. I put them on a pedestal. I felt like I could never be like them, and they wouldn't want to talk to someone like me. Here’s what law school doesn’t teach: —> what kind of profession suits you —> small/big firm pros + cons —> company culture I wasn’t getting it from the books. So I needed to talk to the lawyer peeps. I started interviewing them for a student platform. My first interview was nerve-wracking. The law firm looked like a 5-star hotel. I even had to take a glass escalator to reach the fancy room where this partner was waiting. But once the interview started and I found my chill, I noticed her sincere interest in me. She genuinely wanted to help me find my career path. Since then, the illusion was broken. I can approach anyone I want. Especially nowadays, here on LinkedIn. People are super open. To all students + junior employees: Approach the CEO/manager/other inspiring person who appeals to you. You will learn a ton of new stuff about their expertise, and life. Scary at first? Sure. But it’s a life hack I wish I new before. Remember: Showing interest + a willingness to learn is always welcomed. If it isn’t, knock on someone else’s door 🚪 — Hey 🙋🏽♀️ I’m Emmaly but people call me Mally. I share actionable tips for a happy + confident you. Click my name Emmaly + follow + 🔔

Dear Law Student, Some of you (read: almost all of you) feel uncomfortable talking yourself up. I get it. I used to feel that way. Then, I found that the more I talked up my successes, my skill, the value I provide, the more people I helped and the more $ I made. If you don't relentlessly market you, if you don't talk about your successes, if you don't talk about your expertise, capabilities, how well you serve clients, and the good things you do, no one will. You think other law students are going to interviews saying, "You know, I'm good, but X over here, she's way better than I am. You should hire her instead of me."? You think that once you become an attorney, your competitors are going to tell potential clients to hire you because you're superior? Dream on. You market you. You market you until you're hoarse, until you stop breathing, until your synapses stop firing. And if anyone tells you to stop marketing yourself, disregard them. They're probably competition in some way and don't want you to succeed to your fullest potential.

Your friends. 1corinthians 15:3 says, do not be deceived: "bad company corrupts good manners". The words of the scriptures are indeed true. As a law student, no matter how focused you are or thinking to be with your academics, the companies you keep matters a lot and defines you. Most times we come to the university with a specific academic mindset but before a few months of studies we subconsciously deviated from reaching our initial goal all because of the people we keep and the behavior we exhibit during the cause of studies. Also, as a law student having friends with similar goals aids a lot and adds to your academic life. However, keeping like minded friends influences and helps you in many ways which are: • To stay more focused both academically and socially 😙. • Always makes you remember your priority 😊 • Helps you to dream big and achieve big 😁 Don't ignorantly keep friends that will make you see less of your vision all in the name of cruising and having fun. It is never too late, we learn everyday so for today, Learn to make and keep friends that have the same vision as you. Don't kill or neglect those dreams of yours, you are a great person and this little write up got to you early 😃.

What a milestone! 7 July marked 10 years that Anna Cherkashina and I have worked together. This is across 2 firms. 10 years!!! In this industry, where people often firm jump every 2 - 3 years, that is quite the achievement. Initially, I recruited Anna as a graduate, and then she joined me when I established Norling Law. I am always mindful that Norling Law's success is not mine alone. It is the efforts of great people who have worked in the businesses and our support networks at home that allow us to be our best. When you work with someone for 10 years, there are some key things that enable it to work. Good, direct communication is key. Being Russian, Anna doesn't shy away from direct communication. Something that many of us kiwis shy away from. Lets be honest, we tend to beat around the bush more often than not. Further, many Kiwis tend to avoid talking to people who can actually solve problems. They avoid the conflict. Thereby making it worse. That isn't Anna. If you have worked with Anna, you know what I am talking about. There have been numerous times over that 10 year period where we have had some hard/direct com's. I value each and every opportunity. It has been a great lesson to me in the value in direct communications. A lesson many of us would benefit from. I want to acknowledge Anna for her loyalty and deep care of the law!

“It’s your habits that determine your future.” -Jack Canfield I just received my very first set of business cards! I decided to take a picture of myself with one, and this go-to pose felt very familiar (Go Wildcats)! Over the years as a student, I learned to trust the process and focus on good habits. One good habit I focused on was keeping a list of all of the random business ideas that would pop into my head. Very random business ideas like a Worcestershire sauce business that is just called, “Worce.” When I started the list, I wasn’t yet aware of careers in intellectual property law or business law. I didn’t know why I was keeping a list of random business ideas to myself. I didn’t have a passion for Worcestershire sauce. Yet, as both the list and my education progressed, so did my passion for protecting ideas, businesses, and the people who create them. Now, as a Law Clerk at Eastman IP, I’m excited to share these business cards because they are invitations to bring ideas to life! If you’re a student who is headed into this semester without a clear vision of what your career path will be, trust the process. Your dream job is out there. Focus on your habits, and the rest will fall right into place! #intellectualpropertylaw #businesslaw #catcounselor #zetataualpha

Can an introvert be a good lawyer? My younger cousin who is about to get into the University asked me this question some weeks back and it made me remember being asked this question when I was telling some of my friends back in secondary school that I was going to study law in the University. One said, but you’re a quiet person, do you think you’ll do well at it? Most of us grew up thinking lawyers are loud people or have to be, to be good (blame the movies). When I decided I was going to study to be a lawyer, this was at the back of my mind as well but I just couldn’t think of anything better to do at that time and I wondered ‘not everyone has to be loud or extroverted to succeed’ so I went on anyway. So, yes. An introvert can be a great lawyer. I’ve met some exceptional lawyers that are introverts. Being an introvert doesn’t in anyway stop you from being all you want to be. An introvert's strength, which has been beneficial to me, lies in their introspective nature. This quality enables one to consider a situation from various perspectives, facilitating effective drafting and the ability to pose insightful questions, particularly during cross-examination of a witness. These attributes, among others, constitute your strengths as an introverted lawyer. This is not to say that extroverts don’t make good lawyers. I am talking from an introvert’s point of view. So, dear introverted lawyer, you’re going to do just as good in this space. Introverts can be ambitious too. Are you an introvert? Let me know what you think in the comments and connect with me as well😊 #introvertlawyer #extrovert #lawyer #personaldevelopment #careersuccess #careerdevelopment

Corporate Etiquette that we all must abide by (Law Students Edition)! The etiquettes are less discussed, but are extremely important in navigating your professional journey! Here's a list of non-negotiable etiquettes, that you can't afford to miss: 1. Professional Appearance: For example, if there is a meeting, you must dress appropriately. It gives you an edge! 2. Communication: I see a lot of my colleagues rushing into speaking their part. It is important to be a patient listener and a respectful speaker. Don't try to speak over any person. 3. Message/Email: Develop a habit of drafting structured messages/emails whenever having a conversation (it leaves a really good impression). 4. Not Calling/Texting at Odd Hours: No matter whether it is allowed or not, you should always call/text at the appropriate time otherwise it might irk the other person. 5. Respect for Hierarchies: Acknowledge and respect the organizational hierarchy while interacting with colleagues and superiors. So, start imbibing these etiquettes to swiftly navigate your professional journey! PS: This is based on my personal observations and experiences. :) LinkedIn for Creators #lawstudents #etiquettes #lawschool #lawfirm