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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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!
5 Things Students Lose While Learning Remotely
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.
5 Takeaways from Obama’s Commencement Speech for the Class of 2020
The Class of 2020 may not have gotten to experience traditional graduation ceremonies, but Obama's amazing commencement speech may have helped to ease the sting. Check out our takeaways.
Law Twitter Accounts to Keep You in the Legal Loop
Law Twitter is a special place, and what better platform to connect with the legal sphere in these disconnected times? Discover some new accounts to follow to keep you on the cutting edge of the legal world's conversation.
