The Legal Catalyst: Recent Episodes
Muskaan Fatnani
In a world where knowledge is inexhaustible, we tend to get overwhelmed by what advice to follow and what not to. In that spirit, this is your silver platter of mentors, tips and all the legal insight you need to get through your year as a law student. I, Muskaan Fatnani, your legal catalyst and a student myself, am here as someone you can relate to and learn with as I hustle through my law degree.
From the written application to striking a conversation with your interviewer, this episode covers every aspect of the application process and how we, as candidates, can improve from one application cycle to another. Amie Corry, Future Trainee Solicitor of Taylor Wessing LLP and successful blogger of The Legal Path, shares her insights on how to think like a legal recruiter and is here to help us get a head start into this year's application season!
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With the virtual shift in almost everything we do these days, law fairs have also jumped on the bandwagon. Does this change the advice we’ve gotten on how we can impress recruiters and law firms at these events?
In this episode, Matthew and I cover the different ways that students can stand out in virtual networking events along with some insider tips on how to utilize them in the best ways possible for future applications.
Time stamps to help you gain the most out of this episode (fast forward to learn what you think YOU are missing out on):
- 2:20 - Are law fairs a good enough resource to get in direct contact with law firms?
- 3:55 - How to make a good impression at virtual law fairs?
- 6:38 - How to tailor your messages after law fairs when messaging representatives after a fair?
- 8:10 - An inspirational experience shared by Matthew on how to think out of the box for standing out in Law Fairs
- 10:18 - Common mistakes made by students
- 12:35 - How to prep for law fairs?
- 17:12 - What mindset should students have when attending a law fair?
Everyone deals with rejection in their own way. Some people reach out to loved ones, some seek feedback and some accept the situation and move on. This episode's aim is to introduce a positive outlook towards rejection, how we can be better prepared for them along with bouts of motivation from Tracy so that we can continue applying for opportunities without anything holding us back.
One key takeaway: Writing a well-rounded application is a learning process which INCLUDES rejections. So remember, the next time you're feeling down because you got rejected, you're one step closer to a successful application.
Time stamps to help you gain the most out of this episode (fast forward to learn what you think YOU are missing out on):
- 2:25 - How can we prepare for rejections in the future?
- 4:05 - A relatable experience shared by Tracy Tsao.
- 6:50 - How to prevent demotivation from multiple rejections?
- 10:23 - How can we prevent ourselves from comparisons on social media when we face rejections?
- 13:10 - A quote to keep in mind the next time we receive a rejection for something we have wanted.
Employagility: The ability to flexibly adapt to changing circumstances and thrive in them. We all know that the pandemic has caused one of the biggest changes in society. Our goals, aspirations and everyday lives, however, don't stop so we have to ensure that we keep up with this change.
This episode is the perfect blend of understanding how we can approach the coming year along with how we can portray ourselves in the best light possible for employers keeping our employagility in mind.
Did you know that you have been a negotiator since the age of 2? Neither did I! Join me in today’s episode to learn more about how we can practice negotiation, common mistakes and misconceptions to avoid and pick up some tactics along the way! With a cherry on top, do stay tuned till the end for a short negotiation demo between me, your legal catalyst, and Philip Brown, your mentor for today! If you wish to join The Negotiation Club (TNC) to learn more, do not hesitate to contact me or Philip for details :)
LinkedIn has massively impacted students in the last few years. It allows us to not only connect with professionals but also understand our future careers first-hand and take inspiration from one another. In this episode, Harry Clark and I talk about how to effectively make use of LinkedIn, write influential posts for readers, tackle the anxiety caused by this social media platform and lots more. Tune in, subscribe and let me know your thoughts!
Hello and welcome to my Podcast! I am Muskaan Fatnani, your legal catalyst and a student myself, and I am here as someone you can relate to and learn with as I hustle through my law degree!
In this episode, I introduce the concept of the Legal Catalyst, why I am here and what I aim to achieve through this platform :) So tune in, subscribe and let me know your thoughts!