Sunny Choi
Sunny Choi is the 2013 Writers in Residence Coordinator for Ms. JD.
She is a former participant in the Writers in Residence program, where
her monthly column Legally Thrifty focused on beginners personal
finance advice for law students and professionals. A graduate of the
University of Michigan Law School, she currently practices commercial
litigation and creditors' rights while freelance writing and blogging
in her spare time. She can be reached at wir@ms-jd.org.
Posts by Sunny Choi
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Career Center, Career Files, Headhunters / Recruiters, Job Searches, Lawyers, Small Law Firms
From The Career Files: Working With A Recruiter -- How To Get Big Time Results As A Small Time Attorney
If your legal experience has been limited to smaller law firms, there are still recruiters out there who will work with you. -
Career Center, Career Files, Headhunters / Recruiters, Lawyers
Working With A Recruiter: How To Get Big Time Results As A Small Time Attorney
Most job postings by recruiters will ask for candidates who have big law firm experience. However, if your legal experience has been limited to smaller law firms, there are still recruiters out there who will work with you. - Sponsored
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Findings from the "Future of Professionals Report," based on a survey of 1,200 professionals from North and South America and the UK. -
Career Center, Career Files, Gender, Lawyers, Women's Issues
From The Career Files: Getting Back Into Law – The OnRamp Fellowship For Women Lawyers
Founded by Caren Ulrich Stacey, the OnRamp Fellowship is a re-entry platform that allows experienced, talented lawyers to return to the work force through a one year, paid training contract.
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Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers, Women's Issues
Getting Back Into Law - The OnRamp Fellowship for Women Lawyers
The statistics don’t lie. There is approximately a 50/50 split between men and women who graduate from law school and obtain entry level associate positions at firms. However, many more women end up leaving after a few years and either never return to the firm environment or return to practicing law at all. We can […] -
Ask the Experts, Career Alternatives, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Finding Your Passion Above The Law (Part 3)
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD interviews lawyers who have found their passion by leaving the law. -
Ask the Experts, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
Finding Your Passion Above The Law (Part 3)
What if you could have the best of both worlds? Not being a lawyer, exactly, but being in a professional position that still takes advantage of your lawyerly inclinations and skills. For the final part of my “Finding Your Passion” series, I hope that you will feel inspired by the people below to search for […] -
Ask the Experts, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Finding Your Passion Outside Of The Law (Part 2)
Sunny Choi interviews two former attorneys who have found their passion in new lines of work. -
Ask the Experts, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
Finding Your Passion Outside of the Law (Part 2)
Sunny Choi interviews two former attorneys who have found their passion in new lines of work. - Sponsored
Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Please help us benchmark your firm against your peers through this (always) brief and anonymous survey and enter for a chance to win a $250… -
Ask the Experts, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Finding Your Passion In The Law (Part 1)
Sunny Choi interviews lawyers who have found their passion practicing law. -
Ask the Experts, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
Finding Your Passion In the Law (Part 1)
Sunny Choi interviews two lawyers who have found their passion within the practice of law. -
Associate Advice, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers, Money
From The Career Files: New Year’s Resolutions For The Financially Conscious Lawyer
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD offers five suggestions for New Year's resolutions that can help every associate's wallet. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers, Money
New Year’s Resolutions for the Financially Conscious Lawyer
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD offers a few potential New Years Resolutions for every associate's wallet. -
Bar Exams, Career Center, Career Files, Law Students
The Not-So-Lost Art of Part Time Bar Study
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD offers tips for getting the most out of bar exam prep while working a full-time job.
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Findings from the "Future of Professionals Report," based on a survey of 1,200 professionals from North and South America and the UK.
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Please help us benchmark your firm against your peers through this (always) brief and anonymous survey and enter for a chance to win a $250…
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Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Legal document automation is no longer only for the exclusive few.
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Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
Judicial Presentation: More Than Knowing Your Oral Argument
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD offers lawyers seven tips for court presentations. -
Career Center, Career Files, Clerkships, Federal Judges, Job Searches, Law Students
From the Career Files: The Perfect Federal Clerkship - The Inside Scoop
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD interviews a judicial clerkship veteran with some helpful advice for law students who need guidance through the clerkship application process. -
Career Center, Career Files, Clerkships, Law Students
The Perfect Federal Clerkship: The Inside Scoop
It’s open season for clerkships. Sunny Choi of Ms. JD has interviewed a judicial clerkship veteran to give law students the inside scoop. -
Career Center, Career Files, Continuing Legal Education / CLE, Lawyers
From The Career Files: Fulfilling Your CLE Requirements Without Breaking The Bank
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD has some tips on how to complete your CLE classes on the cheap. -
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
Fulfilling Your CLE Requirements Without Breaking the Bank
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD offers tips for fulfilling your CLE credits on a budget. -
Career Center, Career Files, Law Schools, Law Students, Summer Associates
OCI Week - How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD offers a few tips on how to make on-campus interview week a success. -
Ask the Experts, Biglaw, Career Center, Career Files, Interview Stories, Law Students, Summer Associates
From the Career Files: The Inside Scoop on How to Be a Stellar Summer Associate
Sunny Choi of Ms. JD interviews a fifth-year associate at a Biglaw firm who has some advice for 2Ls looking to make an impression as summer associates.