Test Drive Law Career Video Service - This Thursday Only in LCS

Come take a sneak peak THIS THURSDAY ONLY (11/29/12) in Law Career Services at a new web video service that may help you find and succeed in a fulfilling career path using your law degree.

On Thursday only, Law Career Services has arranged to give you a preview of this new tool--full of real world advice that you won't get in class--that is debuting after the holidays. Whether you want to land a gig at a big law firm, start your own practice, or do something totally different with your law degree, you'll hear from successful JDs describing their fields, how to break in and how to succeed. You'll also get video tips on all kinds of practical skills from interviewing and networking, to handling a new assignment at work, to making partner.

Join us in Law Career Services this Thursday to preview the site and share your feedback.  No appointments needed.

CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF LAW 2013 SUMMER LAW CLERK PROGRAM

The City of Chicago Department of Law invites law students to apply for its 2013 Summer Law Clerk Program. Usually, the program begins June 1st and is for a minimum of 10 weeks; however, the start date and duration of a law clerk’s summer will be determined by the law clerk and his/her direct supervisor. The Summer Program is designed to provide current law students with a challenging unpaid clerkship that reflects the demands and rewards of public service, as well as a

Law Quick Practice Guides

Law Career Services has uploaded the following Quick Practice Guides into Symplicity’s Resources Tab.  These guides provide a quick overview of sample resources, ideas and opportunities in the following practice areas.  This collection of resources will gradually be expanded to include most major practice areas in the future.

Art & Cultural Heritage
Child & Family Law
Intellectual Property
Patents
Government
Public Interest
Corporate
Criminal
Immigration
Environmental
Real Estate
Public International (Human Rights)

Opportunities with the City of Chicago Department of Law

The Law Department serves the Mayor, City Departments, Boards and  Commissioners and the City Council administering policies and programs to benefit Chicago residents.   Hear about the City's:
Externship Program
Summer Volunteer Program
Law Clerk Program (paid and volunteer)
Entry-level Attorney Program

Learn about Law Department Opportunities and what it’s like to manage and practice law at one of

Five resume writing strategies from a career coach's secret toolkit

Ever wonder how career coaches transform ordinary resumes into wow documents. Career coaches and resume writers, depending on their training and background, use a variety of techniques to add “punch” to their clients’ resumes. I am going to share a few commonly-used techniques in this article.

You Need These 3 People in Your Network

Networking isn’t just a casual practice, it’s also strategic. It’s almost like choosing a team. Along with yourself, you want to have the best players on the team. Whether you’re networking for a job or in the job market already, networking is only as effective as the people you reach out to.
 
Who are effective connections? Generally, they are people who can give as much to you as you can give to them. Networking isn’t about knowing the most people — it’s about knowing people that add value to your professional and personal life.
 
If you’re not sure where to start networking, or want to approach networking differently, here are three connections to target online or in-person:

5 Resume Tips: Do What Most Job Seekers Don't

 When it comes to writing a great resume, there are no hard and fast rules or specific formats that you should adhere to; however, your resume should be targeted to each specific job that you are applying to. In addition, it must be concise, clear, command attention and stand out from the pack.

You've Taken The Bar, Now What? 6-8pm TONIGHT

Recent Alumni, are you stalled in your job search?   There are many paths to a successful job search. Learn where they are and how to navigate them. This program will cover an array of job opportunity resources, search strategies, and the latest and greatest we’re hearing from employers about what they’re looking for in a job search “package.”

Attend “You’ve Taken the Bar, Now What? Navigating the Job Search Highways and Byways”
Wednesday, August 15, 2012  6-8pm  341 Lewis
We hope to see you there tonight!

The Importance of Choosing the Right References

Think of a job reference as a praise singer and an advocate.
 
A single job reference could be the difference between whether you get that plum job or not.
 
“References are as important as any part of the hiring process,” John Malloy, president of the Santee office of Sanford Rose, a recruitment firm based in Charleston, S.C., tells eFinancialCareers. “Hand out references only if you know exactly what the reference is going to say.”
 
Bottom line: choose your references strategically.
 
Here are a few suggestions for selecting references.

10 Things Olympians Can Teach Legal Job Seekers

“Channel your energy. Focus.”—Carl Lewis, Olympic running champion
 
Conducting a legal job search can be an Olympic-sized undertaking. Be ready.  If you’ve been dragging your feet, following is Olympic inspiration to help get your head in the game.
 
10 Things Olympians Can Teach Legal Job Seekers: 

You've Taken The Bar, Now What? Weds, Aug 15, 6-8pm

Recent Alumni, are you stalled in your job search?   There are many paths to a successful job search. Learn where they are and how to navigate them. This program will cover an array of job opportunity resources, search strategies, and the latest and greatest we’re hearing from employers about what they’re looking for in a job search “package.”

Attend “You’ve Taken the Bar, Now What? Navigating the Job Search Highways and Byways”
Wednesday, August 15, 2012  6-8pm  341 Lewis
We hope to see you there!

How to Negotiate Your Next Salary

Negotiating a salary can be an uncomfortable process. You want to get what you're worth but you also don't want to offend or scare off your future employer. This situation is only more complicated in a tough job market. When offers are few and job seekers are plenty, you might be tempted to take whatever is offered to you. But, that's rarely the smartest thing to do.

Webcast: Preparing for On-Campus Interviews - Tuesday, August 7th, 2PM CST

If you're participating in On-Campus Interviews this fall or just want to learn more about how to prepare for a legal job interview, you won't want to miss this LexisNexis webcast.

On Tuesday August 7th, LexisNexis will host a webcast entitled Preparing for On-Campus Interviews to help you succeed in your upcoming interviews. You'll hear from two distinguished speakers who have been through the OCI process:

The Hidden Job Market

A lady walks into an Alderman’s office hoping to volunteer for her community while looking for a job. On an unexpected morning, she gets a call from the Alderman himself who just came back from a trip, glanced at her resume and cover letter, and immediately dialed her number.  It turns out that a position opened up on the same day that she stopped by.  They interviewed and offered her the job on the same day of the call. 

This is a true story of the hidden job market!  It happened to ASK intern, Micaela Vargas, who will be working for 14th ward Alderman Edward Burke starting this Wednesday.  Lessons learned:  Leave no stone unturned. Walk-ins could work. Start in your neighborhood.

And get involved with ASK - Alumni Sharing Knowledge; they have lots of good ideas.  ask.depaul.edu

Social Security Administration (SSA) Posting - Milwaukee, WI

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This position will be posted for a limited time -- July 12-July 18, 2012 so you need to respond quickly!

REGION V – SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION RECRUITING BULLETIN OFFICE OF DISABILITY ADJUDICATION AND REVIEW - ODAR

RECRUITING BULLETIN NO: SI-694547-12-RB-91

OPENING DATE:  07/12/2012     CLOSING DATE:  07/18/2012

POSITION VACANCY, TITLE SERIES AND GRADE:  Attorney Advisor, GS-905-09/11/12

Position Description # 067261B/067261A/0672610

PER ANNUM SALARY:  GS-09 - $49,086.00*, GS-11 - $59,389.00*, GS-12 - $71,184.00*

How to make a Networking Plan

You don't have to keep tabs on everyone you've met since grade school to be successful at networking. Some people are social hubs and find networking easy and natural. Others need to make an effort to stay connected with friends and colleagues as well as forge new relationships. Whichever type of person you are, making the most of networking opportunities is critical to business success.

Find Federal Judges with Available Positions

The OSCAR Help Desk has posted a great blog post with screenshots to help you find which federal judges are advertising open positions.  Also, check out this post for working with your recommenders, as those letters start coming in.  Good luck with your applications and please do reach out to Alisa Rosales at LCS if you have any questions.

Project Based Fellowships: Skadden, EJW, etc. . .

Are you pursuing a project based fellowship in which you are preparing your own project proposal? Check out the PSLawNet Project Based Fellowship Application Tips and other resources at PSLawNet.  Though the calendar is being updated for 2012-2013, many of the deadlines stay pretty similar, so you can also begin to sketch out your applications for other fellowship applications.

Closing the Deal – How to Conclude an Interview for Maximum Impact

A job interview is a fluid situation, with changes in direction possible at any moment throughout the voyage. But particularly in the financial industry, the way you manage the end of the interview may have the most significant impact on how you will be remembered. It’s your last words and actions that can make a lasting impression.

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.