Sign Up for a Summer Fellowship Discussion Group
Recipients of the Summer Public Service Fellowship Program must participate in one Fellowship Program Discussion Group facilitated by a faculty member over a four-week period. The Discussion Groups will be held between August 16 and September 9 at various times in...
Employment Search Timeline – August
Watch application deadlines for OCI and resume collections. Incorporate advisor feedback to finalize your resume and application documents and upload them to Symplicity. Draft cover letters for various types of employers and employment settings. Send drafts to your...
Dealing with Bar Exam Stress and Anxiety
By Lee Burgess on MsJD Blog I know that taking the bar exam is incredibly stressful. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Everyone feels a lot of pressure and anxiety leading up to test day. The problem is that stress and anxiety can affect your bar exam...
Q&A with the CDO: On-Campus Interviews (OCI)
Q. Is there an advantage to applying before the stated OCI deadline? A. Employers participating in OCI will receive submitted applications the day after the posted deadline, so it does not give you an advantage to apply early (except you then have more time to work...
5 Interview Questions You Should Always Expect
By Kathryn Wheeler in the JDJournal Interviews are often a stressful event, not only because you have to talk about yourself in the best light possible, but you also tend to have a lot of hopes pinned on doing well and getting the job. Being well prepared beforehand...
Open Letter to Law Students from NALP Employers
View and print in PDF format: Open Letter to Law Students (PDF) As employer members of NALP, we have developed this letter to give students additional insight into employers' perspectives on the recruiting process. We think the following suggestions will help you...
Practical Tips for a Rewarding and Successful Summer Associate Experience
By Ale Dalton in MsJD Blog As law students begin to make the (happy) yearly migration from finals to summer jobs, soon-to-be summer associates are thinking about how to be successful and make the most out of their experiences. While there are great resources regarding...
Put Your Best Face Forward: Guidelines for Your LinkedIn Photo
From the Culture and Manners Institute Whether you are a student about to be launched into the working world or someone launched long ago, consider your LinkedIn photo. Social networking site LinkedIn connects people in business. Some people rack up 500+ connections...
Finish Strong!
by Mary Crane In a few short weeks, most summer associates and interns will start to focus on completing work assignments and returning to school. If you’re among them, please do not make the mistake of slacking off now. To the extent you finish strong, you...
OCI Applications Open July 5
The August /Fall On-Campus Interview Program (OCI) begins on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. All interviews will take place at the law school. The student application period is now open. The first application deadline is Sunday, July 24 at 11:45 p.m. Students will be...
Employment Search Timeline – July
Begin the search for summer 2017 or post-graduate employment. Continue thinking about what type of professional you want to be and the type of work settings you might enjoy. Identify your career goals and employment skills. Continue thinking about where you...
Etiquette Tip: Follow Through is Up to You
By The Culture and Manners Institute "They say they will call. Then I never hear from them again." If we had to whittle networking down to three simple steps, it would be: Approach people with enthusiasm Ask questions (gather info) Follow-up Sometimes we focus so...