China Law Blog

I am frequently emailed by college students, law students and even practitioners, seeking advice on what it takes to become an international lawyer. It seems the lawyer behind the Counterfeit Chic blog (an excellent blog, BTW) gets even more of these regarding "fashion law" and she gives answers in her post, entitled, "Fashion Law."

How can I get into fashion law?"

Several times each week -- more during interview season -- a Counterfeit Chic reader asks me this question. I've heard from aspiring law students, current law students, recent graduates, law firm associates disillusioned with their current jobs, law partners interested in a new group of clients, and former lawyers who've spent quite enough time at home changing diapers, thank you very much. I've received messages from parents seeking advice for their children, colleagues seeking advice for their students, and innamorati seeking advice for the objects of their affection. Your emails have come from every continent except Antarctica -- and any day now I expect to hear from a lonely scientist with a great new anorak design and an interest in becoming a patent lawyer.

What I found so interesting about the post is how virtually all of it applies with equal force to getting into international law.

CC's tips, grossly summarized, are as follows:

-- Excel at law.
-- Think laterally.
-- Do your homework.
-- Learn the ropes.
-- Make yourself uniquely valuable.

The post is well worth a full read and not just because it manages to pull a great quote from my newest favorite TV show, Mad Men.

For more on becoming an international lawyer, check out my two previous posts on the same topic:

-- "So You Want To Be An International (China) Lawyer?"
-- "So You Want To Be An International (China) Lawyer? Part II"