Can Newman Hawkins assist me if I am a law student or recent law school graduate?

Posted on: June 15, 2016

No. Typically, law students and recent law school graduates do not use the services of legal recruiters. We strongly recommend that students and new graduates utilize the services of their law school placement office. Quite frankly, law firms and corporations are very reluctant to pay a recruiting fee for the hiring of a new graduate with no experience. Also, they do not look to recruiters to fill summer associate positions.

Most law schools have a dean and staff who work with students, new graduates and alumni to develop cover letters and resumes. Law schools also have web sites posting job openings for their students and alumni. If you are coming to Michigan from out of state, you may wish to contact a local law school to determine how to obtain reciprocity to utilize their placement services.

Once you have secured your first job, please feel free to let us know where to find you so that we can let you know about opportunities in the future. We wish you much success in your search for your first legal position.