Law Career Services' Mock Interview Program is coming up the first week of March 2012. This week is the first week students can sign up for interview slots. This is a program we strongly suggest students participate in for many reasons including the dual opportunity to practice their interview skills while building their network with practicing attorneys from a wide range of law practices.
To participate in Mock Interviews, You must have 1) an Approved Resume and 2) Attendance at Creating Effective Connections (presented by LCS Assistant Director Bonnie Tunick).
Upcoming Creating Connections:
Wednesday, February 15 11:45am-12:45pm in 904 Lewis
Thursday, February 16 3:45-4:45pm in 903 Lewis (prior to Practice Tracks at CBA, see below; Walk Over Together)
Thursday, February 23 4:15-5:15pm in 804 Lewis
Students Tell All: How to Get a Summer Job: Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 14th in Room 803 from 12pm-1pm. Join the SBA and LCS for some pizza and the chance to listen to a panel of current DePaul students discuss how they obtained and succeed at their first summer positions.Practice Tracks: Thursday, February 16th, 5:00pm-6:30pm at the CBA. Attorneys representing approximately 50 different practice areas will be at the Chicago Bar Association to meet students and discuss their areas of expertise. Join your fellow students and attorneys for an afternoon of informational interviewing and networking.
Job Postings: As the semester continues, do not forget to continously be checking the JOB POSTINGS TAB on Symplicity; many new posts have deadlines coming up. Some great employment opportunities with Beadlines THIS WEEK include: Semester and Summer Law Clerk Positions (Multiple!) in Weidner & McAuliffe's Chicago Office-Workers' Compensation Division (#15834: Due WEDNESDAY at Noon); and Summer Intern (Rising 1Ls) in Kaplan's Chicago Office's Regulatory/Compilance Division (#15616: Due THURSDAY at Midnight).
DePaul Career Week 2012 is coming up NEXT WEEK 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.
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, February 13
- 9:00 AM: Basic Guardian Ad Litem Training Part 1, Off-Site
- 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Director Bonnie Tunick, 340 O'Malley
Tuesday, February 14
- 10:00 AM: Chicago Jobs Fair Live!, Online
- 12:00 PM: Compensation and Other Techniques for Getting Money out of a Closely Held Business - A National Perspective, Teleseminar
- 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Director of Recruiting Elizabeth Boe, 340 O'Malley
Wednesday, February 15
- Deadline: Rockford USAO Summer Intern Program. Please see Job Posting #15638 for details.
- 11:45 AM: CREATING CONNECTIONS, 904 Lewis
- 12:00 PM: Advanced Legal Research on Fastcase, Webinar
- 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Director of Recruiting Elizabeth Boe, 340 O'Malley
Thursday, February 16
- 9:00 AM: Taxation and Your Business Clients, Off-Site
- 12:00 PM: Ethics Issues for Lawyers Supervising Other Lawyers and Paralegals - A National Perspective, Webinar
- 2:30 PM: Ethical Issues in Mediation, Off-Site
- 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Career Advisor Lew Check, 340 O'Malley
- 3:00 PM: Challenges and Changes in the World of Adoption Practice, Chicago Bar Association
- 3:45 PM: CREATING CONNECTIONS, 903 Lewis
- 5:00 PM: PRACTICE TRACKS, Chicago Bar Association
- 6:30 PM: 2nd Annual Lawyers Rock Legends, Off-Site
Friday, February 17
- 12:00 PM: Bankruptcy and Debt Issues in Divorce, Webinar
Latest Law Career Services Blog posts:
- Upcoming Programs at Law Career Services
- CBA News and Announcements
- How to Handle Doc Review Downtime
- Upcoming CBA Volunteer Opportunities
- Upcoming CBA Continuing Legal Education
- Upcoming CBA Events
Check out our tweets at @DePaulLawCareer! If you don't have a twitter account, you can also follow it via RSS Feed. Here's a sampling:
- The art of professionalism-4 simple steps to help you transition from student to practitioner-Attorneys in Transition http://ow.ly/8OYuY
- Conquering the phone interview --> Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel http://ow.ly/8OYzl
- How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations at Work - On Careers (http://usnews.com) http://ow.ly/8OYRS
- Career Advice from a Novice Runner « Campus To Career http://ow.ly/8TLmX
- Cameras In Illinois Trial Courtrooms - A Long Time Coming - Vincent G. Rinn Law Library http://ow.ly/8OXxW
- How Asking Questions Changed My Career Path | CAREEREALISM http://ow.ly/8Yk6b
Come visit us in 340 O'Malley, which is on the north side of the building, facing Jackson Boulevard. We have computers, a resource library, and lounging space as you work on your job search and professional development tasks.
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. We have computers, a resource library, and lounging space as you work on your job search and professional development tasks.
OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Weekly TEN MINUTE ADVISING (Drop-In Hours): 3:00pm-5:30pm, most Mondays-Thursdays: Please check the Symplicity Calendar for the current schedule for Ten Minute Advising to meet with an Advisor for quick questions.
