Kaitlin McManus
Kaitlin McManus is Vault’s Associate Law Editor. She received her B.A. in English from Illinois Wesleyan University and her M.F.A. in Creative Writing from The New School. She has worked for a literary magazine and a publisher focused on nonfiction music titles. Now she writes career advice content for Vault’s blog (most notably for the undergrad blog) and works on Vault's various law guides. She always told her parents she'd never be an attorney—they think her current position is extremely funny.
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The 5 Worst Networking Connections—And How to Handle Them
Networking is all about forging connections. But what if you'd rather not with certain people? Here's how to handle professionally some of the worst of contacts in your network.
10 Campus Novels for Those Missing School
As students return to school for the fall, whether virtually or in person, it's obvious campus has changed. So we've rounded up some of the best campus novels to try and bring the magic of back-to-school season back.
Zoom Call Bingo (With Cards!) for Your Next Meeting
How many Zoom call clichés can you rack up on your next virtual meeting or class? Includes varying sheets so you can play with your friends!
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Students and educators did an amazing job of adapting to remote learning last semester, but the adjustment was a huge one. Read on for some crucial aspects of higher education that students might miss out on with remote learning.
4 Career Lessons I Learned from Quarantine Binge-Watching
We've all probably been watching a lot more TV these days—so what career lessons can we take away from some of our favorite shows?
5 Tips for Succeeding at Your Virtual Internship
Internships are critical for preparing to join the workforce full time—but how about a virtual internship? Read on to learn some best practices.
4 Bad Work-From-Home Habits to Break
We've been working from home long enough to develop some bad habits. What are yours, and how can you break them?
9 Legal Fiction Books to Round Out Your Reading
Since we're all still mostly stuck at home, why not take a break from billables for some pleasure reading, with books about lawyers!
5 Self-Care Apps for Lawyers and Law Students
The importance of self care has been thrown in sharp relief during this pandemic. Check out some apps to help you check in with yourself.
Work-From-Home Staycation: A Reading List and Burnout Balm
The work-from-home grind is starting to feel intense. Take a break with this reading list designed to combat burnout and take the sting out of cancelled vacation plans.
