142: Taking Ownership of Your Legal Career (w/Whittney Beard)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with Whittney Beard, an ex-lawyer and career coach at Orrick, about how to really own and direct your career, even as a young lawyer.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What exactly a career coach does and why they are valuable
• Common mistakes many young/inexperienced lawyers make
• The truth about getting the assignments you want
• Concrete steps you can take if you’re unhappy in your career or working with some difficult personalities
• What to do when you think you’re ready to move on

RESOURCES:

• Career Dicta Career Help (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/career-help/)
• Do You Have the Right Mindset for Your Legal Career? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/do-you-have-the-right-mindset-for-your-legal-career/)
• Podcast Episode 137: How to Handle Difficult Workplace Situations (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-137-how-to-handle-difficult-workplace-situations/)
• Can a Monthly Lunch Date Further Your Career? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/can-a-monthly-lunch-date-further-your-career/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LST-Ep-142-Owning-Your-Career-Whittney-Beard.pdf)

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Alison & Lee