After spending countless hours studying in law school, a break is definitely needed. However, taking a semester off isn’t always a good option. Breaking the academic routine can turn into a permanent thing. Getting back in the game isn’t as easy as it sounds. Therefore, exploring other options is the way to go.

While ditching school is a bad move, choosing a summer associate program in another country…now that might be your ticket. And speaking of tickets, these associate programs abroad offer discounted hotels, ticket rates, etc… Think about it — traveling the world while getting school credit along with the benefits of an education outside of the classroom doesn’t sound too shabby, huh?

Take Natasha Y. Hsieh, for instance. She is a third-year student at Boston College Law School but during her summer associate program, she spent seven weeks in Palo Alto, Calif., and six weeks in Hong Kong as DLA Piper summer associate.

“They specifically were looking for people willing to go abroad, especially Asia, so this is how I entered the firm,” said Hsieh.

New hires are actually seeking lawyers who are willing to work abroad. So, pack your bags, enjoy your life, and work in a land far, far away where the experience will never be forgotten.

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