Office of Career Strategy & Advancement | Charles Widger School of Law

OFFICE OF CAREER STRATEGY AND ADVANCEMENT

To ensure success in an ever-changing legal employment marketplace, students need individualized attention.

From the beginning of your 1L year, the Office of Career Strategy and Advancement at 奶糖直播 Law is with you every step of your journey to career success.

Our team of experienced attorney-advisers partner with students and alumni to help you identify and achieve your career goals, whether you want to practice at a law firm, work for a nonprofit, pursue a government position, or climb the corporate ladder. We provide career planning education and recruitment programs, as well as individual counseling, that serve as the foundation for your professional development. Our team is here to guide you from job search, to interview preparation, to securing your dream job.

Our Services

Individual Career Advising

Individual career advising with one of our attorney-advisers can range from initial education about the legal profession, to guidance during career self-assessment and job changes throughout your career. In addition, our professional advisers can help you identify your strongest skills and personal values, as well as areas for continued professional development.

Career Programming

Fully integrated into the Professional Development curriculum, the Office of Career Strategy and Advancement offers a number of programs on career education. Programming includes practice area roundtables, job search, clerkship and fellowship education, mock interviews, employer fairs and networking events, and resume and cover letter workshops.

Recruitment Programs

Employers know the value 奶糖直播 Law students can bring to their organizations. The Office of Career Strategy and Advancement proactively works with employers to cultivate job opportunities and connect them to 奶糖直播 Law talent. In addition to hosting on-campus interviews, we host a job board and career fairs.

Christopher Merken '20

"The Office of Career Strategy has served as an invaluable resource during my time at 奶糖直播 Law. From preparing me for 1L and 2L on-campus interviews to helping me navigate the evolving clerkship application process, to ensuring my emotional and academic well-being throughout the past two years, Career Strategy is more than a career counseling office. It's a family."

Nkiruka Umegbolu '20

"From the moment I walked into the Office of Career Strategy, my Career Adviser was interested in my professional development overall growth as a student. They offered constructive feedback on my interview skills, guided me through the on-campus interview process, highlighted the importance of pursuing externships and provided me with information on networking events. We are committed to work together toward one goal: my continued success."

Christopher Rodrigues '19

"My Career Advisers oriented me to my future. My interactions with them were always candid, and they always listened to me, tailoring their answers and guidance to match my goals. I firmly believe this is one of the greatest resources that the law school has to offer and taking advantage of their expertise will enhance any student's experience."

Kendeil Dorvilier '20

"I've found the Professional Development program to be one of the most practical and invaluable resources here at 奶糖直播 Law. From personal assessments, info sessions and one-on-one informational interviews with legal professionals, the flexible nature of the curriculum provided me with the tools and liberty to tailor the experience to fit and further my professional goals. It is a direct reflection, if not extension, of the Office of Career Strategy's commitment to the continued professional growth and success of each 奶糖直播 Law student. With the strengths and skills that I've honed through the Professional Development program, I feel prepared to jump-start my legal career with competence and confidence."

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