5 Tips To Prepare For Your Next Networking Event

If you are a law student with a networking event coming up on your calendar, preparing before you network can make you a more confident and more successful networker. 

Here are 5 Tips to help you prepare before your next networking event. 

1. Know Your Details

   The night before an event, confirm the date, time and place.  Program it into your maps if you are not familiar with the location so you know how much travel time you need to budget.  Take a look at what the parking situation will be. Give yourself plenty of time before the event.  You don’t need to add to any nervousness you may have by getting lost or worrying about being late.

2. Prepare Your Outfit

   Make sure your suit and shirt are pressed.  You can take some of the stress out of deciding what to wear to a networking event by having a go-to outfit that makes you feel comfortable and confident. 

3. Pack Your Business Cards

   Even as a law student, you should have a business card.  It can simply contain your name, contact information, law school and law school graduation year.  The ability to exchange business cards at a networking event will set you apart from other students and leave a positive first impression. 

4. Networking in Good Company

   Keep in mind that networking can feel intimidating for most people.  If you feel a bit nervous, you are not the only one! 

5. Prepare Your Networking Profile

   Prepare to talk about yourself. Specifically, be prepared to talk about who you are and what you want.  This takes some serious time and reflection.  If you have not had the opportunity to prepare your networking profile, or don’t quite know what one is, check out The Law Students’ Guide to Networking where we guide you step-by-step to create a polished representation of who you are and what you want. 

   By preparing before you network, you will be more confident and more successful at your next networking event. 

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