On February 15, the Young Lawyers Section (YLS) held a student outreach event at the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Law with current UConn law students. At the event, YLS members and other attorneys discussed the benefits of networking and membership with the CBA. Participants met in small groups to discuss networking strategies and best practices as well as the students’ career goals and how best to achieve them.
“As practitioners, we know that networking is vital to our success. We also know that, for a law student, networking can be intimidating,” stated YLS Law School Outreach Director Shanique D. Fenlator. “We chose an informal environment because we wanted the students at UConn School of Law to feel comfortable. Our volunteer attorneys were not only relatable, but also transparent about their experiences, and that made the event a huge success.”
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(Left to Right) YLS Chair Christopher Klepps, YLS Law School Outreach Director Shanique D. Fenlator, YLS Law School Outreach Director Andrew J. Glass, UConn Director for Career Development Suzanne Hard
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(Left to Right) Assistant Director of UConn Law Center for Career Development Don Bell, YLS Law School Outreach Director Shanique D. Fenlator
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UConn law students participated in small group discussions during the event.
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