We wish the best of luck with all of your exams and end of semester activities! Take some time for yourself to breathe and please reach out to our office if we can help you in any way. As noted earlier, Next Week in LCS will now be sent out on a bi-weekly schedule for the rest of the semester and then throughout the summer.
REMINDER: Job Postings: We still have postings open for all class years for this summer and beyond. Please remember to check Symplicity often and apply early to the job postings (many employers begin their candidate screening process on a rolling basis, before deadlines close). If you are bilingual in Spanish and English, check out the Law Clerk position (Posting #15725) with Salk Law. #16274 is a great opportunity if you are interested in international law (Applications Due May 4th to the ABA-UNDP International Legal Resource Center).
U. S. Senate Sergeant at Arms Legal Internship: This is a good opportunity for students interested in administrative drafting and/or seeking exposure to the administrative, organizational, security, and historical background of the U.S. Senate. To apply, you must submit a resume (no cover letter) by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2012. Click Here for More Information
On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program Orientation Live Sessions End: Wednesday was the last OCI Live Orientation Session. OCI Orientation Attendance is REQUIRED to participate in the OCI (On-Campus Interview) programs. Even if you attended previous FERP or SERP Orientations, you MUST have ATTENDED an OCI Orientation in April 2012 or Watch the Orientation Video to be eligible to participate in OCI Programs for the 2012-2013 school year. More Information HereReminder: Job Blasts: LCS will continue to send out weekly class-specific job blasts noting open job postings in Symplicity every TUESDAY. If you wish to Opt-Out of receiving this email, please visit the Privacy Sub-Tab under your Profile Tab on Symplicity and Click No for Receive Email Job Blasts. Thank you for your feedback and patience as we work with this new Symplicity feature.
LCS Hours: As the academic semester comes to a close, LCS has begun to implement its summer hours. Ten Minute Advising will not longer be scheduled until the Fall.
Next Two Weeks' 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, April 30
- 4:30 PM: Judge's Reception, Chicago Bar Association
Wednesday, May 2
- 12:00 PM: Law Day Celebration, Off-Site
Thursday, May 3
- 12:00 PM: Giving Ground, Off-Site
Friday, May 4
- 9:00 AM: Lawyers in the Classroom, Off-Site
Sunday, May 6
- 9:00 AM: CLLA 118th National Convention and 82nd Chicago Spring Meeting, Off-Site
Tuesday, May 8
- 6:00 PM: 3rd National Conference on Employment of Lawyers with Disabilities, Off-Site
Wednesday, May 9
- 10:30 AM: Meeting to Discuss Issues Impacting Persons with Vision Impairments or Blindness, Off-Site
Thursday, May 10
- 1:00 PM: Plan Before You Borrow: What You Should Know about Educational Loans BEFORE You Go to Graduate School, Webinar
Latest Law Career Services Blog posts:
- Etiquette Tip of the Week: Phone Tips
- U.S. Senate Office of the Sergeant at Arms - Summer 2012 Internship (Washington, D.C.) - Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2012
- OCI (On-Campus Interview) Program Orientation Options
- News and Announcements from the CBA
- Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA
- Upcoming CBA Continuing Legal Education
- Upcoming Special Events at the CBA
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:
- 5 Myths About Job Searching | CAREEREALISM http://ow.ly/awfRh
- It's All About Who You Know - 5 Great Tips for Successful Networking: http://ow.ly/avCMZ
- ResumeBear: 8 Great Careers for Older Workers http://mrkt.ms/I5atyB
- Importance of the Mentoring Relationship: http://ow.ly/avCAQ
- IRS Warns Nonprofits Not to Disclose SSNs -- http://bit.ly/IkAA8e #tax via @natptax
- Quick Office Etiquette Tips from Careeralism: http://ow.ly/avAK2
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. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
