[REWIND] How To Transition from Law School to Legal Career Success feat. Josue Jimenez

In this episode, Josue Jimenez, a law school administrator and
attorney, takes us through his career trajectory, from working as
a legal assistant in Michigan, to becoming the Assistant Director
of Admissions at Campbell University School of Law. Josue
reflects on his passion for helping prospective law students
explore the path forward, and for working with first-generation
students who might not have those options available at home. He
also discusses his commitment to a community oriented law career,
the impact it’s had on his journey, and the momentum he’s
building with various initiatives he’s advising that will help be
a sure-fire success for future law grads.





Lawyer Side Hustles


In many of the podcast episodes, guests have mentioned that they
wanted to find a side hustle to diversify their income, pursue an
interest, or to give back. For example, many lawyers do pro bono
work or volunteer with nonprofits, which often helps these
organizations while also helping the lawyer develop new skills
and connections. Josue mentioned his involvement in "Know Your
Rights clinics" and his desire to get more involved with pro bono
projects, emphasizing the importance of using legal expertise to
support underserved populations. This kind of work can be
fulfilling and provide valuable experience that complements a
lawyer's primary career.
“I try to encourage them to spend as much time reflecting on
their why as much as possible,” shares Josue Jimenez in Episode 161
of You Are a Lawyer.

There also are various entrepreneurial activities that require
legal skills, or allow lawyers to use their skills in some new
way to create a side hustle. This could include providing legal
consulting, creating an online course or writing legal content.
When choosing a side hustle, it’s useful to first ask yourself
what you truly want out of it. Thoughtful side projects can
create opportunities for lawyers to engage with their communities
and values in meaningful ways.








LISTEN TO LEARN


The journey of a law school graduate from student to law
school administrator.

Insights on how to navigate the law school application
process, especially for first-generation students.

Tips on how to effectively engage with prospective law
students and the admissions process.






WE ALSO DISCUSS


The significance of being involved in student organizations
during law school.

The role of the Wallace Public Service Fellowship in shaping
Josue's career path.

The launch of the First Generation Blueprint program aimed at
supporting first-generation law students.






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