Hillary Mantis Esq.

Hillary Mantis works with prelaw students, law students and lawyers. She is the assistant dean for the prelaw advising program at Fordham University and author of several career and law school admissions books. You can reach her at Hillary.Mantis@yahoo.com.

Why don’t I hear back from employers when I apply for jobs?

By Hillary Mantis “Why I am not hearing back from anyone?” Rachel wailed, as she handed me her...

Is the legal job market finally picking up?

By Hillary Mantis I’m a career counselor, not an economist, but I’m hopeful about signs that the job...

How to become a public defender

By Hillary Mantis Many law students dream of a career working in the public sector. But actually finding...

What are the cutting edge alternative legal careers?

Are you interested in finding out more about cutting edge alternative legal careers? I had the pleasure...

6 steps to finding a legal internship next summer

By Hillary Mantis Even though it’s not even Thanksgiving, many of you have already started your summer job...

How to handle job rejection

It’s not easy being a student these days. There’s a lot of pressure in your academic world,...
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Do I need a cover letter?

By Hillary Mantis These days, major world news is disseminated in 140 character tweets. Important messages are conveyed...

How to answer difficult interview questions

By Hillary Mantis Between OCI and setting up internships, you are bound to be doing some interviewing this...

How to impress your boss during an internship

By Hillary Mantis You hope you are making a good impression at work this summer. You want to...

How to prep for the hot practice areas

By Hillary Mantis I’m not an economist, but as a career counselor I do see signs of life...

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