Happy Friday from Law Career Services! We hope you are staying warm and dry despite the snow and temperature drop!
1L LCS Ambassador Applications: Are you looking to become involved with a two hour or less time commitment per month? LCS is still accepting 1L applications for its Ambassadors Program to help shape the policies of our office while also learning more about the services our office provides students and alumni. The application form can be found in the Symplicity Document Library. DEADLINE EXTENDED to Tuesday, January 24th.
Are you looking to get a leg-up on the competition for Postgraduate Judicial Clerkships? Please attend the Judicial Clerkship Application Nuts & Bolts program next Thursday, January 26 at 5:00 p.m. in 341 Lewis. RSVP in Symplicity today.
Gaining Legal Experience: Gaining legal experience is a critical part of your job search and career development and DePaul provides great opportunities for doing so. Externships and Internships allow you to work for credit and gain great skills. Applications for this semester are due Tuesday, January 24th to Natalie Taylor, Field Placement Coordinator (ntaylor4 depaul.edu). Volunteering allows you to gain experience while networking ang helping others. Check out the Pro Bono and Community Services Initiative or email pbcsi depaul.edu for great volunteer opportunities and to be added to their weekly newsletter.
Human Rights Practicum Applications Due: Professor Cavise asked us to remind you that the application for the summer program in Chiapas is Due TODAY Friday, January 20, 2012. Please see the flyer in the link below for more information.
DePaul Career Week 2012 is coming up February 19-25, with more than forty events to allow you to network with alumni, learn more about using social media tools in your job search, and learn about student loan repayment options. To learn more and register check out the Career Week website.
Having Problems Accessing Symplicity: if you are having problems logging into your Symplicity account, you may be missing required information in your profile. When you first log onto Symplicity and are directed yo your profile, please make sure to scroll down completely and fill in ALL Required Fields. These include: your current address, preferred email, program type, and practice areas of interest. If you continue to have problems accessing the system, please call us at 312-632-8385 or stop by the office in 340 O'Malley.
Changes to Graduation Date: Please ensure that your graduation date is correct in your Symplicity profile. Email your advisor or our office (law_career depaul.edu) if you need to update that. You will be receiving updates and information from our office based on that information.
Next Week's Calendar - check out Symplicity, the College of Law, and local bar association calendars for more events, training opportunities, and deadlines. **PLEASE NOTE: All Deadlines mentioned on the Symplicity Calendar will now be noted in the 9:30am slot of the deadline date. These include application and RSVP deadlines.
Monday, January 23
Law Career Services Location & Details: 340 O'Malley, which is across from the two new small classrooms (343 & 344), facing Jackson. To make an appointment or access your Symplicity account/reset your password, stop by or call the office at (312) 362-8385.
OFFICE HOURS
1L LCS Ambassador Applications: Are you looking to become involved with a two hour or less time commitment per month? LCS is still accepting 1L applications for its Ambassadors Program to help shape the policies of our office while also learning more about the services our office provides students and alumni. The application form can be found in the Symplicity Document Library. DEADLINE EXTENDED to Tuesday, January 24th.
Are you looking to get a leg-up on the competition for Postgraduate Judicial Clerkships? Please attend the Judicial Clerkship Application Nuts & Bolts program next Thursday, January 26 at 5:00 p.m. in 341 Lewis. RSVP in Symplicity today.
Gaining Legal Experience: Gaining legal experience is a critical part of your job search and career development and DePaul provides great opportunities for doing so. Externships and Internships allow you to work for credit and gain great skills. Applications for this semester are due Tuesday, January 24th to Natalie Taylor, Field Placement Coordinator (ntaylor4 depaul.edu). Volunteering allows you to gain experience while networking ang helping others. Check out the Pro Bono and Community Services Initiative or email pbcsi depaul.edu for great volunteer opportunities and to be added to their weekly newsletter.
Human Rights Practicum Applications Due: Professor Cavise asked us to remind you that the application for the summer program in Chiapas is Due TODAY Friday, January 20, 2012. Please see the flyer in the link below for more information.
DePaul Career Week 2012 is coming up February 19-25, with more than forty events to allow you to network with alumni, learn more about using social media tools in your job search, and learn about student loan repayment options. To learn more and register check out the Career Week website.
Having Problems Accessing Symplicity: if you are having problems logging into your Symplicity account, you may be missing required information in your profile. When you first log onto Symplicity and are directed yo your profile, please make sure to scroll down completely and fill in ALL Required Fields. These include: your current address, preferred email, program type, and practice areas of interest. If you continue to have problems accessing the system, please call us at 312-632-8385 or stop by the office in 340 O'Malley.
Changes to Graduation Date: Please ensure that your graduation date is correct in your Symplicity profile. Email your advisor or our office (law_career depaul.edu) if you need to update that. You will be receiving updates and information from our office based on that information.
Next Week's Calendar - check out Symplicity, the College of Law, and local bar association calendars for more events, training opportunities, and deadlines. **PLEASE NOTE: All Deadlines mentioned on the Symplicity Calendar will now be noted in the 9:30am slot of the deadline date. These include application and RSVP deadlines.
Monday, January 23
- 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Career Advisor Lewis Check, 340 O'Malley
- Application Deadline: 1L LCS Ambassador Applications Due, See Symplicity Document Library for Application and Details
- 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Dean & Director Alisa Rosales, 340 O'Malley
- 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Director Elizabeth Boe, 340 O'Malley
- 5:00-5:30 PM: Judicial Clerkship Nuts & Bolts with Alisa Rosales, 341 Lewis
- 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Director Bonnie Tunick, 340 O'Malley
- Public Interest Summer Job Search Webinar Series: 1/25 and 2/1
- CBA News & Announcements
- Upcoming CBA Volunteer Opportunities
- The Air Force JAG Corps Summer Internship Applications Now Available
- Top Picks for Job Search - Companies on "The List" - CareerAlley http://ow.ly/8wllH
- Gen Y Saving More for Retirement - Alpha Consumer (usnews.com) http://ow.ly/8wJEZ
- Ways to Stay Organized on the Job Hunt - On Careers (usnews.com) http://ow.ly/8wlR3
- My Favorite Job Search and Career Sites - Vol 1 - CareerAlley http://ow.ly/8wlFn
Law Career Services Location & Details: 340 O'Malley, which is across from the two new small classrooms (343 & 344), facing Jackson. To make an appointment or access your Symplicity account/reset your password, stop by or call the office at (312) 362-8385.
OFFICE HOURS
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Mondays: Career Advisor Lewis Check
- Tuesdays: Assistant Dean & Director of Law Career Services Alisa Rosales
- Wednesdays: Assistant Director of Recruiting Elizabeth Boe
- Thursdays: Assistant Director Bonnie Tunick
