Spring has sprung; we hope you enjoy the long weekend. Next week in LCS is filled with exciting receptions, panels, photo opps, and more!
WEDNESDAY: 1Ls: Meet the Employer Reception: April 11th: 1Ls don't miss the chance to mix and mingle with employers from all legal sectors at the annual 1L exclusive Meet the Employers Reception. Please note you must have attended Creating Connections (See the Symplicity Calendar for Dates and Times) to participate. Please RSVP in Symplicity Continue to check the Announcement Box on your Symplicity homepage for information and the list of employers. More Information Here.
THURSDAY: Alternative Careers Presentation and Reception: Thursday, April 12th: National speaker Cheryl Heisler of Lawternatives will be speaking from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in 804 Lewis. Please then join us for the Alternative Career Networking Reception at 5:30 p.m. in the DePaul Club to connect directly with alumni and friends of DePaul who have pursued alternative career paths. Please RSVP in Symplicity for all activities.
WEDNESDAY: Hiring Attorneys Tell All on April 11th: Please join LCS and the SBA in welcoming a panel of hiring attorneys from 12:00pm-12:50pm in 803 who will discuss how to get hired and then succeed at a variety of legal jobs. Don't miss out on the chance to get the scoop from those in the hiring trenches directly! Non-Pizza Lunch Provided.
Headshot Days in LCS: Looking to update your LinkedIn profile picture or add a professional headsot to your portfolio? Stop by LCS on Wednesday April 11th from 9:30am-Noon or on Thursday April 12th from 11:00am-4:00pm to have a digital professional headshot taken. The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Presents: Putting the Working in Networking. April 12th at Loyola School of Law explore practical tools and tips for building condifence and maximizing your networks for professional development. Click Here for More 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, April 9
- 12:00 PM: Lexis Cost Effective Training, 804 Lewis
- 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Career Advisor Lew Check, 340 O'Malley
Tuesday, April 10
- 11:45 AM: Creating Effective Connections, 903 Lewis
- 12:00 PM: Public Service Loan Forgiveness in 5 Easy Steps, Webinar
- 12:00 PM: Lexis Cost Effective Training, 804 Lewis
- 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Dean & Director Alisa Rosales, 340 O'Malley
Wednesday, April 11
- 9:30 AM: Headshot Day, 340 O'Malley
- 12:00 PM: Hiring Panel: Attorneys Tell All, 803 Lewis
- 12:00 PM: Lexis Cost Effective Training, 804 Lewis
- 3:30 PM: Creating Effective Connections, 904 Lewis
- 4:30 PM: 1L Meet the Employer Reception, DePaul Center Concourse
Thursday, April 12
- 10:00 AM-1:15 PM: One-on-One Alternative Career Advising with Cheryl Heisler, 340 O'Malley
- 11:00 AM: Link In to Further Your Job Search, Webinar
- 11:00 AM: Headshot Day, 340 O'Malley
- 12:00 PM: Lexis Cost Effective Training, 804 Lewis
- 4:30 PM: Exploring Alternative Careers with Cheryl Heisler, 804 Lewis
- 5:30 PM: Alternative Career Networking Reception, 804 Lewis
Friday, April 13
- Application Deadline: DePaul Technology and Intellectual Property Legal Clinic
- 8:30 AM: Shadow a Judge, Fifth Municipal Event (Bridgeview), Off-Site
Latest Law Career Services Blog posts:
- News and Announcements from the CBA
- Upcoming 3L Government Honors and Internship Deadlines
- Upcoming 2L Government Honors and Internship Deadlines
- Upcoming 1L Government Honors and Internship Deadlines
- CLE Programs
- Job seekers getting asked for Facebook passwords
- Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA
- 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
- Associate Gets 2-Year Suspension for Billing Clients for Work That Wasn't Performed - News - ABA Journal http://ow.ly/a2wFs
- Antitrust Compliance is Becoming a Top Issue for U.S. Companies http://ow.ly/a2xqJ
- The Future of Law: Old-Fashioned Client Relationships and Warnings for Solos - News - ABA Journal http://ow.ly/a2wAi
- Ga. Judge Expresses Himself With Bonsai Hobby http://ow.ly/a2wRO
- How Your iPad and iPhone Can Help With Litigation http://ow.ly/a2wNa
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.
