Next Week in LCS - 9/28/2012

This week's Symplicity statistics:  10 new events and  47 new job postings have been listed on Symplicity. Stop by the office if you'd like help with setting up search agents to complement the job blasts to make sure you don't miss any! Here's a sampling:

• 17382: Transactional Associate in Mid-Size Firm
  
• 17368: PAID Summer 2013 Southern Poverty Law Center Internship
• 17372: ACLU Racial Justice Summer 2013 Internship
• 17379: Loop Personal Injury Small Firm Law Clerk
• 17384: National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws Law Clerk
• 16065: Office of the Lt Governor Spring 2013 Externship
  

Air Force JAG Corps is coming! All 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs may schedule a time to meet individually with the Air Force JAG representative on Wednesday, October 3 at Law Career Services. If you have not registered through OCI and would like to sign up for an interview spot, please contact Elizabeth Boe, Assistant Director of Recruiting, at eboe [at] depaul.edu or 312-362-8386. You will need to give or email Elizabeth a copy of your resume and availability on Wednesday no later than Monday, October 1.

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Thank you to Professor Emily Cauble for arranging the lunchtime Transaction Law Panel at Noon on Friday, September 28th -- lunch will be served! Come hear from 5 experts as they talk about their professional life as transactional lawyers. Please RSVP in Symplicity and check out more details here.

Army JAG Corps is coming! First, over the lunch hour, they're co-hosting a brown bag information session with the Veteran's Assistance Service Organization at Noon in 341 Lewis on Thursday, September 27. You can also meet with Army's representative one-on-one at other times during the day.  Please submit your materials to Elizabeth Boe (eboe [at] depaul.edu) ASAP if you'd like to meet with the JAG Corps Representative.  More details here.

Next Week in LCS - 9/14/2012

This week's Symplicity statistics: 16 new events and 109 new job postings have been listed on Symplicity.  Stop by the office if you'd like help with setting up search agents to complement the job blasts to make sure you don't miss any!

We have some employers who have reached out to DePaul specifically to fill the following posts:

• 17287: Non-Profit Health Organization Seeks Assistance with Health Law & Risk Management Issues
• 17146: 2L Personal Injury Litigation Law Clerk in the Loop
  

Law Career Services is also hiring! Are you looking for a job that fits your schedule while you learn more about public interest career opportunities? Alisa Rosales is looking to hire two energetic students to serve as Public Interest Coordinators.  See Symplicity Job Posting #17217 for more details.

Don't forget to mark your latest resume approved in Symplicity as your DEFAULT Resume.  This enables you to quickly and easily attach that document to Symplicity job postings and in the Resume Books that employers use to find potential candidates.  Here's more information on the Resume Books....

Next Week in LCS - 9/7/2012

This week's Symplicity statistics: 12 new events and 61 new job postings have been listed on Symplicity.  Stop by the office if you'd like help with setting up search agents to complement the job blasts to make sure you don't miss any! Some recent jobs posted include:

• 17158: Summer 2013 Intern with a National Civil Rights Organization
• 17168: Postgraduate Immigration Advocacy Fellowship
• 17185: Summer 2013 Internship in Community Relations Services in a federal agency
• 17178: Immediate Law Clerk Position for a Chicago Litigation Firm

Law Career Services is also hiring! Are you looking for a job that fits your schedule while you learn more about public interest career opportunities? Alisa Rosales is looking to hire two energetic students to serve as Public Interest Coordinators.  See Symplicity Job Posting #17217 for more details.

Registration for the Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair opened closes on September 13.  Check out more details here. 3L Sami Silverstein will be attending and is working with Alumni Relations to organize a networking event with local alumni for Thursday, October 25, 2012.  Please email Alisa Rosales if you have any questions.

Next Week in LCS - 8/31/2012

This week's Symplicity statistics: 8 new events and 62 new job postings have been listed on Symplicity.  Stop by the office if you'd like help with setting up search agents to complement the job blasts to make sure you don't miss any! The fall semester deadline for registering for extern credit through Field Placment is Wednesday, September 5, 2012. See Natalie Taylor in 320 Lewis for more details.

Registration for the Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair opened on Wednesday, August 15 and closes on September 13.  Check out more details here. 3L Sami Silverstein will be attending and is working with Alumni Relations to organize a networking event with local alumni.  We will also host a Drop-In Q&A  Session for anyone interested in attending the LCS Conference Room on Wednesday, September 5th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. 

DEADLINE REMINDER: The US Department of Justice Honors (postgraduate - currently advertising approximately 150 postions) and SLIP (paid summer 2013 - expecting to hire 70-90 interns) applications are due on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. For more opportunities in government, don't forget to check out the Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password in the Symplicity Quick Links under Job Board Passwords).  Make an appointment with Associate Director Alisa Rosales for more information today.

Next Week in LCS - 8/24/2012

This week's Symplicity statistics: 9 new events and 79 new job postings have been listed on Symplicity.  Stop by the office if you'd like help with setting up search agents to complement the job blasts to make sure you don't miss any! The fall semester deadline for registering for extern credit through Field Placment is Wednesday, September 5, 2012. See Natalie Taylor in 320 Lewis for more details.

Are you prepping for interviews? Need some more information for those cover letters? Check out the Online Tutorials on Interviews, Professional Dress, and more in Symplicity. Do you want to take advantage of a Mock Interview before plunging into a real one? The ASK Program has several slots available for law students -- more details here.

The Government Agency Career Expo will be held Thursday, August 30 at the Chicago Bar Association,

Next Week in LCS - 8/17/2012

This week's Symplicity statistics: 7 new events and 46 new job postings have been listed on Symplicity.  Here's some of the Jobs Currently Available and listed in Symplicity. Stop by the office if you'd like help with setting up search agents to complement the job blasts to make sure you don't miss any! #16939: fall judicial intern; #13990 state agency 711 certified law clerks; #16955 securities regulation extern; #16951 general civil practice law clerk; #16517 labor relations law clerk; #16883 personal injury and medical malpractice law clerk.


Don't forget that many federal and other government agencies hire recent graduates AND law students,

Next Week in LCS - 8/3/2012

This week's Symplicity job updates: 19 new events and 127 new job postings have been listed on Symplicity. Jobs Currently Available: Multiple employers are still looking for current students to fill law clerk positions for THIS SUMMER. Available opportunities are listed within the Job Postings Tab in Symplicity. They include #15699 working with torts in a law firm, #16734 working on real estate and zoning matters, #16771 handling patent matters, and #16649 handling commerical matters. Even more posted in Symplicity, inlcuding resume collects.

Fall Field Placement/Externships: Employers continue to seek externs for Fall Field Placement opportunities, such as #13013 for a state agency working in civil rights; #15567 an in-house legal department at a global corporation; and #12852 a legal and policy position with a professional association. Many more still available by checking Symplicity. For information on requirements and registration, visit the Field Placement website.

Have you uploaded your updated resume into the Resume Books?

Next Two Weeks in LCS - 7/20/2012

Are you prepping for interviews? Check out the online Tutorials on Interviews, Professional Dress, and More in Symplicity.

DePaul Fellowship Guide Updated: Are you considering applying for a postgraduate fellowship? Don't know where to begin? For more...

We wanted to quickly remind you that some major OCI Deadlines occur next week. The Priority Registration Deadline is Wednesday, July 25 at NOON CST and BIDS are due Friday, July 27th at NOON CST, for On-Campus Interviews occurring from August 13th-August 31, 2012 (Sessions 1 and 2). Employers coming during later sessions have deadlines in August that are noted in The OCI Important Dates and Deadlines Document located on your Symplicity Homepage. See more...

Next Week in LCS - 7/6/2012

Welcome to Assistant Dean Bill Chamberlain! LCS has new leadership as Assistant Dean Bill Chamberlain joined the team last week. He joins us from Northwestern University School of Law and has already hit the ground running by advising students and alumni, as well as getting to know the LCS team and College of Law leadership. Learn more about Dean Chamberlain's background here.

DePaul Fellowship Guide Updated: Are you considering applying for a postgraduate fellowship? Don't know where to begin? For more...

Fall OCI Update for Students: The OCI Tab is now open and OCI-Registered students may begin bidding (submitting application materials) for the Fall On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program. Required Steps for OCI Registration/Tab Access:

1. Watch the OCI Orientation Video and complete the related Questionnaire... Continue reading "Fall OCI Update for Students"

Next Two Weeks in LCS- 6/22/12

As June comes to a close next week, we hope you are having a good summer!

Reminder: Stay on Track for your Professional Development this Summer: Law Career Services has created two Career Development "To Do" Lists (one for 2Ls & 3Ls and one for new grads) to help you stay on track with your professional development this summer. You can find them in Symplicity's Resources tab; search with keyword "summer" to find the "To Do" List appropriate for you.
Resume Review Period Has Opened: Law Career Services now requires resume review and approval by your advisor only once every academic year. You will need to upload an updated résumé for review to Symplicity to be granted full rights to uploading all your documents. If you are planning to participate in OCI, your OCI-specific résumé must be uploaded to Symplicity no later than July 13 to meet the résumé priority upload deadline. This guarantees that Law Career Services will be able to review and ultimately approve your résumé by the first OCI registration deadline.
Proper Document Upload: Please remember to carefully label your documents, especially résumés, as you upload them into Symplicity. For example, "Joe Student June 2012 Resume). Résumés need to be uploaded for review in Microsoft Word, not in any other format or as a pdf.
Summer Jobs Still Available: Multiple employers are still looking for current students to fill law clerk positions for THIS SUMMER. Available opportunities are listed within the Job Postings Tab in Symplicity. They include #15124, a personal injury firm looking for a 1L Clerk, and 16091 looking for a summer clerk.

LCS Hours: LCS has implemented its summer hours. Ten Minute Advising will not longer be scheduled until the Fall and our office will be open Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-5:00pm and Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm.

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.

Next Two Weeks in LCS - 6/08/2012

We hope all of you are enjoying the start of the summer season here in Chicago or elsewhere!

2012 OCI Announcement Box Live and Orientation Video Available: The 2012 OCI Announcement Box is now live on the Symplicity homepage. As the summer continues, please be checking this Box regularly for news and information about the On-Campus Interview Program occurring this Fall. Please remember that OCI Orientation Attendance is REQUIRED to participate in the OCI (On-Campus Interview) programs.

IndyBar Diversity Job Fair-- Registration Due June 18th: The Indianapolis Bar Association (IndyBar) cordially invites Fall 2012, 2L law students (graduating May 2014) to participate in the IndyBar Diversity Job Fair. Click Here for More Information

Stay on Track for your Professional Development this Summer: Law Career Services has created two Career Development "To Do" Lists (one for 2Ls & 3Ls and one for new grads) to help you stay on track with your professional development this summer. You can find them in Symplicity's Resources tab; search with keyword "summer" to find the "To Do" List appropriate for you.

Resume Review Period Opens Soon: Law Career Services now require resume review and approval by your advisor only once every academic year. Starting June 18th, that resume review period will re-open. Please keep your eyes peeled for an email next week with additional details.

Next Two Weeks in LCS-5/25/2012

Happy early Memorial Day! We hope you have a wonderful summer kick-off weekend. Our office is open throughout the summer for visits, adivisng appointments, and other services. Please note that due to the Memorial Day Holiday, our office will not be open on Monday, May 28th.

Externships Still Available: Please Click Here for more information on summer externships available; however, students only have until June 5th to get registered for summer opportunities through the Field Placement Program, so it is starting to get down to the wire to gain credit and utilize these opportunities for great hands-on legal experience.

Class Year/Graduation Date Updates: As the semester comes to a close, many of you may be changing programs and/or your graduation dates. Please check your Symplicity profile to ensure your graduation date is correct and if not, please email your career advisor immediately. We do not receive any updates from Campus Connect. Please email any changes as soon as possible as we send out job opportunities and OCI information specific to class years.

 

Registration Due May 31st for Cook County Bar Association's Minority Job Fair: The Cook County Bar Association ("CCBA") is pleased to invite rising 2L and 3L students to participate in the 29th Annual CCBA Minority Law Student Job Fair in early August. Please Click Here for More Information.

REMINDER: Looking Out of Area?: Did you know that we can help you with your job search beyond the great state of Illinois? Check out Career Advisors without Borders 

 

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 and our office will be open Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-5:00pm an Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm.

Next Two Weeks in LCS- 5/11/12

We continue to wish the best of luck with all of your exams and end of semester activities! Our office is open during exams and throughout the summer. Please note that due to NATO-related University Loop Campus closures, our office will not be open on Friday, May 18th or Monday, May 21st.

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).For anyone interested in litigation, The Law Offices of Eric Check has a short-term opportunity to work on many aspects of trial prep, including the actual trial, in Job Posting #16362. 1Ls, 2Ls, planning to spend your summer around Munster, Indiana? Check out Law Clerk Posting #16328.

Reminder: 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.
Looking Out of Area? :Did you know that we can help you with your job search beyond the great state of Illinois? Check out Career Advisors without Borders 
3Ls/4Ls: Congratulations to those who will be graduating in the upcoming weeks! It was a pleasure seeing most of you at cap and gown distribution. If you have any questions about the search agents we set up with you or alumni resources, please give us a call or stop by 340 to chat.
Rising 2Ls: Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarships: Baker Donelson will again award three scholarships to diverse law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2012. Recipients will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2013. Click Here for More Information

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 in LCS- 4/27/12

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 Here

Next Two Weeks in LCS-4/13/12

With the semester winding down, 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. As classes end in the next couple of weeks and the exam period begins, we wish you well and the best of luck for finals. Take some time for yourself to breathe and please reach out to our office if we can assist you in any way.

Receptions' Thank Yous: Thank you to all students who attended LCS-sponsored receptions this week. You and your classmates were appaulded by employers and alumni as being extremely well-prepared and professional. We encourage you to continue engaging in career development activities through networking efforts, informational interviewing and coffee dates, seeking out mentors, and attending events.

On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program Orientation Sessions Continue: Attendance is REQUIRED to participate in the OCI (On-Campus Interview) programs, even if you attended previous FERP or SERP Orientations. Dates and Information found Here

7-11 Eligible 2Ls: CCSAO Scholarships Available: The Institute for Advocacy & Dispute Resolution will be awarding scholarships of $3,500 each to two 711 eligible students to help support their work at the Cook County State's Attorneys Office in the Criminal Division this summer. Please see Symplicity Job Posting 16178 for more details.

Reminder: 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

Next Week of LCS- 4/05/2012

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.

Next Week in LCS 3/30/12

Happy Friday! The next couple of weeks at Law Career Services is full of great events, receptions, presentations, and more. Please check them out below.

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. Continue to check the Announcement Box on your Symplicity homepage for information and the list of employers. More Information Here.

April 4th, Self-Assesment Workshop: Does law school have you feeling like you're going through a car wash without a car? Check out Bonnie Tunick's popular Self-Assessment Workshop in 903 Lewis from 11:50am-12:50pm. SPACE is LIMITED so Please RSVP

Alternative Careers Presentation and Reception: Thursday, April 12th: National speaker Cheryl Heisler of Lawternatives will be speaking from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in 804 Lewis and then LCS is hosting a Reception in the DePaul Club for alumni and students. Individual Appointments will be available for sign up for students with approved resumes starting Monday at Noon. Please RSVP in Symplicity.
 

On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program Orientation Sessions Start Next Week: Attendance is REQUIRED to participate in the OCI (On-Campus Interview) programs, even if you attended previous FERP or SERP Orientations. Dates and Information

Interested in Judicial Clerking?: Are you considering a postgraduate Judicial Clerkship? Important Programming Continues Next Week.

April 4th: Skadden Fellowship Presentation at U of C: Transport Provided. Law Career Services is renting a van to U of C Law to hear from Susan Butler Plum, the Foundation's Executive Director. She'll give it to you straight and she'll be a key ally and sounding board if you pursue this opportunity. RSVPs have closed but van spots are still open. Please email Elizabeth Boe, Assistant Director of Recruiting (eboe@depaul.edu) to reserve.

1Ls: Due April 6th: 2012 Reed Smith and McDonald's Corporation 1L LCLD Summer Program: As members of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), Reed Smith, LLP and McDonald's have collaborated in offering a 1L law student a spilt summer position within both of their organizations. Click Here for More Information

Next (Two) Weeks in LCS- 3/16/12

We hope you have a relaxing and wonderful Spring Break! Due to the break, we won't be sending out our next newsletter until the 30th so this issue is chock-full of the many events and opportunities happening for job searches and career development this month and in April.

Symplicity Document Library Renamed as Resources: The Document Library is now located under the RESOURCES TAB on your Symplicity Homepage as Resources.  All of our guides, handouts, and applications have been moved there under the new heading.

Job Blasts: Starting on Tuesday, March 27th LCS will be sending out weekly class-specific job blasts noting open job postings in Symplicity. 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.

Interested in Judicial Clerking?: Are you considering a postgraduate Judicial Clerkship? Come learn more about these invaluable opportunities at the Spring 2012 Judicial Clerkship Programming

Volunteered this Year? Report it!: Students who complete and report at least 50 hours of service to the Pro Bono and Community Service Intiative by April 4th are eligible for a prestigious service award which is a fantastic addition to your resume. Read More

Next Week in LCS 3/9/12

Ready to spring forward this weekend?

REMINDER: 2012 CPIL/PILA Summer Public Service Stipend Applications DUE THIS MONDAY, MARCH 12th: Applications are being collected in Law Career Services until 5 pm on March 12, 2012. They are available in the Symplicity Document Library. Additional Public Interest Summer Funding Resources are available here.

Job Postings: LCS was contacted recently by multiple employers who have posted jobs in Symplicity but were not receiving applications from DePaul students as they had hoped. Please remember to check Symplicity often and apply early to the job postings (many employers begin their candidate screening process on a rolling basis, beofre deadlines close). Some Recent Jobs Include: FHMC Corp.'s #15890: an in-house position likely to lead to post-graduation employement (1Ls, 2Ls Deadline: March 15th);  #15897: Law Clerk for family law practicing solo practionior (1Ls Deadline: March 23rd); or Cassiday Schade's Fall 2012 Attorney Position for 3Ls, #15962 (Deadline March 21)

Proofreading and PDFs: Every time you have an updated resume loaded into Symplicity be sure to look over your pdf before you send it out. Sometimes the conversion from Word to pdf throws things out of whack: your formatting, your bullets, your margins, the number of pages. Checking this and proofreading helps ensure your resume is making the right statement about you with its substantive content, not its careless mistakes.