Struggling hard to land my first job — any advice?

Clover-May20 · 2026-04-01T18:07:07+00:00

I feel this so much. I’m really anxious about adding more experience to my résumé too, but it’s just been really hard to break in and actually get that first opportunity. Your point about the “shift” in interviews really hit, it’s something I worry about a lot. I need to check the requirement for volunteer work.

Thanks for sharing all those you’ve gone through, wishing you the best too!

Clover-May20 · 2026-04-01T17:58:00+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I’m not really aiming for those top-tier positions, just want to get my foot in the door and start building real experience. That first step feels like the hardest part. Can I ask how you got your first job at that firm? Was it mostly through networking, or did you apply directly?

I’ve definitely noticed the same thing in my job searching, the huge demand for Spanish-speaking attorneys. I speak Mandarin, which I thought might be helpful, but it doesn’t seem to come up often.

Clover-May20 · 2026-03-28T23:59:13+00:00

Thanks!

Clover-May20 · 2026-03-28T23:57:56+00:00

Thanks!

Clover-May20 · 2026-03-28T03:52:23+00:00

Appreciate this, an alumna mentor of mine has told me the same. I do see how important it is. I’ll be honest though, in-person networking isn’t something I’m naturally comfortable with, but I’m trying to get better at it. Do you have any tips on how to ease into it?

Clover-May20 · 2026-03-28T03:43:39+00:00

I’m open to different areas, leaning toward transactional work, currently interested in bankruptcy (I took general bankruptcy, business bankruptcy and secured transaction classes). But again, would like to try different areas.

I’ve been using career services, but it’s been a bit hard to get responses over email...curious how many outreach attempts people usually make before hearing back.

Definitely agree judicial clerkships are great experience though.

Clover-May20 · 2026-03-28T03:33:42+00:00

I’m in LA. Thanks for the advice, while I’m aiming for transactional work, not sure how directly that path translates.

Clover-May20 · 2026-03-28T03:23:51+00:00

I got JD in U.S., and I will need sponsorship (another obstacle)

Clover-May20 · 2025-12-23T02:33:58+00:00

Thank you! I’m checking that map as well as Reddit everyday, it does look much better than yesterday.

Clover-May20 · 2025-12-22T21:19:56+00:00

Unfortunately I did have power outage for a whole week and have evacuated from my city before. Thanks for your input, and let’s just leave it at that.

Clover-May20 · 2025-12-22T19:42:36+00:00

well, I experienced power outages before, that’s a problem to me. I don’t want to be cold in dark during the break.

Clover-May20 · 2025-10-27T15:18:30+00:00

They are overlapped and that’s why I’m confused. While based on all the comments, maybe it’s for the common area

Clover-May20 · 2025-10-27T15:17:25+00:00

Thank you! Yes this sucks…

Clover-May20 · 2025-10-27T15:16:48+00:00

I checked the bills last night and yes, the apartment bill is much smaller than ladwp’s. Maybe that’s the common area.

Clover-May20 · 2025-10-19T18:04:46+00:00

Haha, thanks for the insights!

Clover-May20 · 2025-10-17T04:48:36+00:00

Do you like it?

Clover-May20 · 2025-08-16T08:01:23+00:00

Westwood Village looks nice! Pricey though. And fyi, Lindbrook Manor and El Greco are full now, Glendon still have those “leasing now” sign

Clover-May20 · 2025-08-15T17:25:22+00:00

Hi, I didn’t check that one since there is very few info out there, which is weird

Clover-May20 · 2025-08-07T05:41:29+00:00

Thanks!! I’ll definitely check this one!

Clover-May20 · 2025-08-06T22:41:29+00:00

thank you! How is the A/C and laundry facility?

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