The Career Services Office invites the January class to the annual January Class Career Services Orientation Luncheons.  The luncheons will be held on:

 Orientation Part 1:  Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.

Orientation Part 2:  Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 12:15 – 1:05 p.m.

Orientation Part 3:  Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 12:15 – 1:05 p.m.

 All 3 Parts of Orientation will take place in Lecture Hall I

SAVE THE DATES AND TIMES!    

 These luncheons are VERY important events for you.  You will obtain the basic information you need as members of your Section to understand the resources you must access in Career Services in order to be knowledgeable about the job market and the steps you need to take to be prepared and competitive.  As a second semester first year student, it is critical that you familiarize yourself with the expectations of the market in terms of law clerk positions which are the necessary precursors to your first job after law school.

If you are interested in applying for a Judicial Externship for Fall 2012, the last day to upload application materials in Symplicity for selected judges is Friday, May 18, 2012 at noon.  If you haven’t done so already, please contact Jocelyn in the Career Services office and she can help you put your application materials together, including your cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample. 

Frequently asked questions:

 **What if I am not on Law Review?  Yes, some judges prefer Law Review, but it is not a requirement.  Indeed, there are other experiences and achievements that you can highlight that will grab the judge’s attention, such as unique work experience, strong research and writing skills, oral advocacy awards, or a well written cover letter. 

 **What if my grades are not that great?  Again, some judges prefer students who are in the top of their class, but some judges look at the overall application rather than grades alone.

 **How will a judicial externship affect my future employment prospects?  These positions are worth pursuing because a judicial externship will enhance your marketability, no matter which field of law you wish to enter.  The benefits of working with a judge include the opportunity to develop stronger research and writing skills, attend court proceedings, and observe how courts decide cases.

 **I want to apply, but where do I begin?  If you are interested in applying, do not delay, take these steps today: 

 1.  Conduct research on the judges who have job postings on Symplicity.  For example, look the judges up on judgepedia.com, and do a google search. 

 2.  Draft a cover letter that highlights your strengths and shows genuine interest in working with the particular judge.  Send the cover letter to Jocelyn in a word document, so that she can review and give you feedback.  

 3.  Update and double-check the contents of your resume. 

 4.  Order your transcript from the Registrar. 

 5.  Clean up your writing sample.  

 6.  Carefully follow the directions on Symplicity and upload all materials by noon on Friday, May 18, 2012.

 Career Services Judicial Externship Deadline:

The last day to upload application materials in Symplicity for selected judges is FRIDAY,  MAY 18, 2012, and the deadline is at NOON.  Contact Jocelyn Salvatori in the Career Services Office with any questions at jsalvatori@cwsl.edu or at (619) 525-7087.

The Law Practice Management & Marketing Section together with the Legal Ethics Committee and New Lawyer Division of the San Diego County Bar Association present

ETHICS FOR THE SMALL/SOLO LAW FIRM

Date:  May 16, 2012
Time:  12:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Location:  SDCBA Bar Center

To read more about this program and to register, click here.

No summer job yet?  Then this Career Services program is for YOU!

Date:  Thursday, May 10, 2012
Time:  12:15 – 1:05 pm
Place:  Room 2F 

Learn about multiple ways to secure a summer law job.  Discover the most common mistakes as cited by the employers.  And understand how to be a top candidate for a law job. 

See you there!

The next session of the Judges’ Orientation Program is on the

BANKRUPTCY COURT

The Judges’ Orientation Program is sponsored by San Diego County Bar Association and state and federal court judges and is tailored to newly admitted attorneys.  It is offered at no cost and each session provides 1 hour of MCLE to recent admittees. 

Date:  May 9, 2012
Time:  12:00 – 1:15 pm
Location:   US Bankruptcy Court – Courtroom 1
325 West F Street, San Diego, CA   92101

Free event!  Provides 1 hour of MCLE to recent admittees. 

Click here to register.

Stop by and say hello to the Career Services advisors in the 1st floor lobby of the 350 Cedar building!  We will be there to provide information about the upcoming recruiting programs and assist you with your summer plans.  We are also happy to answer any questions you may have.  As usual, we will have snacks.  Don’t miss it! 

Career Services Table Sitting
Thursday, May 3, 2012
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., 1^st Floor Lobby – 350 Cedar building

All Students Encouraged to Stop By.  Free Treats! 

On May 10, 2012, the Tom Homann LGBT Law Association is holding their Annual Dinner featuring Federal District Court Judge Virginia Phillips of the Central District of California.  Her historic 2010 decision in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States found the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy unconstitutional.

Contact Loren Freestone at (619) 236-1551 for more information.

Get ready for the next generation of interview questions!  This article from Forbes.com compares the “old-fashioned” interview questions, such as “tell me about yourself…”, with hot new questions for Millennials.   

Check out the questions, together with analysis of various answers to the questions, by clicking here. 

Registration is now open for the

8th Annual IMPACT Career Fair for Law Students and Attorneys with Disabilities. 

Friday, August 3, 2012
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagon National Airport
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Washington DC / Arlington

To see flyer regarding this event, click here.