Meet the Firms: Elevator Pitch Tips from Makenna!

🎥 Elevator Pitch Tips with Makenna
Not sure what to say when you meet employers at Meet the Firms? Ambassador Makenna shares quick advice on how to market yourself—even if you don’t have legal experience yet! She also reminds 1Ls that the OPD Ambassadors will be at the event to support you, so you don’t have to navigate it alone.

We also attached an "Elevator Pitch" resource to this video in attachments for you to refer to!

✨ Makenna's Elevator Pitch Quick Tips ✨

🎯 Pick your marketing points – What makes you stand out? Highlight 2–3 key things.

🔍 Know your audience – Do a little research and tailor your pitch to them.

🐱 Practice out loud – Even if it’s just to your cat (bonus points if they look impressed).

💬 Keep it conversational – This isn’t a script, it’s a chat.

🔥 Notice what lights them up – Pay attention to their reactions and build on the spark.