Current Students: 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. Even if you attended previous FERP or SERP Orientations, you MUST have ATTENDED an OCI Orientation in April 2012 or now watch the Orientation Video to be eligible to participate in OCI Programs for the 2012-2013 school year. The 30 minute session covers important OCI deadlines, the registration process, and more.

LCS is providing virtual opportunities to view the OCI Orientation if you missed any of the live sessions. The 2012 OCI Orientation is posted online via the Symplicity homepage under the OCI Announcement Box. Additionally, we have it downloaded on the computers in the LCS Library and a DVD for rental from the LCS Library. Please note that you must view the OCI Orientation video and successfully complete the quiz that can be found under the Symplicity Survey Tab called OCI 2012 Orientation Quiz.

Any questions? Please contact Law Career Services at law_career@depaul.edu, 312-362-8385 or stop by our office (340 O'Malley)

Upcoming Government Honors and Internship Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. 1L and 3L Deadlines will not be highlighted until July. Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, password located via the Symplicity Homepage

Fall

•                     Office of the District Attorney Denver, CO – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 1 semester in Advance of State Date Recommended 06/07/12)

•                     San Francisco Office of the City Attorney – 2012 Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 06/08/12)

•                     Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Strategic Analysis & Negotiations Division Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 06/15/12)

•                     Department of Commerce – Office of Chief Counsel for International Commerce Volunteer Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 06/29/12)

Upcoming CBA Continuing Legal Education

Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Courts (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
June 4/2:00-5:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Chances Are, After The Online Job Application, No Human Eyes Will Ever See Your Resume

When you fill out the online job application, your application enters a database of applications, sometimes called the automated applicant tracking system, or the online application repository. Most people know of it as the resume black hole. How many times have you heard of people filling out dozens or even hundreds of online applications without even getting one response back!

Upcoming CBA Special Events

YLS Business Development Series: How to Obtain New Business using LinkedIn - June 4
TEKWORKING was created by Steve Fretzin, President of Sales Results, Inc. Over the past four years, Mr. Fretzin has developed strategies and customized solutions that have helped hundreds of attorneys to actually find and obtain business through effective use of LinkedIn. Event takes place on Monday, June 4, 2012 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the CBA. Complimentary for members/$25 Nonmember. See details and register at www.chicagobar.org.