Are you "linked in?"

Yesterday's panelists discussing contract/temp work reiterated the advice that law students looking for work should definitely have profiles on Linkedin. In fact, they indicated, searching through Linkedin is a regular practice they use when looking to fill positions. A couple of recent blog posts contain lots of specific pointers on setting up your profile as a law student to maximize being found by employers and to expand your network in general. This is really great information; don't miss it! Check the posts on Lawyerist and Real Lawyers Have Blogs.