Becoming a Lawyer Cultivating Your Professional Identity

<p>What does it truly mean to become a lawyer?</p><p>Listen to an insightful conversation between Director of the Corporate Law Center and Externships Neil Taylor and Dean Emeritus Louis Bilionis as they explore professional identity and how law students can intentionally cultivate their own.</p><p>Drawing on their varied legal careers, Taylor and Bilionis discuss finding the right professional fit, navigating unfamiliar situations, developing essential skills, balancing personal and professional values, and learning from the unexpected directions a legal career can take.</p><p>Created with students in mind, this episode offers practical guidance for reflecting on externships and other professional experiences, identifying what feels meaningful, and taking ownership of the journey toward becoming a lawyer.</p>