The University of Michigan Law School
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"Michigan's reputation definitely gives you an edge in the job market, and so does participating in U-M's extracurricular opportunities."

—Maggie Cheng, '11

Speaker Series

Throughout the academic year, the Office of Career Planning offers a speaker series covering a variety of topics and designed to help students explore their career options, translate individual legal interests into professional paths, and analyze the latest market trends.

collapse : March
Market Series: New York
Date: 3/19/2013
Time: 11:50 a.m. -12:50 p.m.
Location: 120 Hutchins Hall
Description:
Listen to* Carol Kanarek, '79, a renowned consultant on the New York City legal market, provide information useful to students interested in interviewing with employers during Early Interview Week and the Fall Interview Program.


Market Series: Chicago
Date: 3/25/2013
Time: 11:45am-12:45pm
Location: 0225 South Hall
Description:
Hear* (MP3 file) David Schwartz, '94, Managing Director in Major, Lindsey & Africa's Chicago office, provide information useful to students interested in interviewing with employers in Chicago during Early Interview Week and the Fall Interview Program.  View program handouts* (PDF document).


Market Series: Bay Area
Date: 3/28/2013
Time: 11:50am-12:50pm
Location: 1020 South Hall
Description:
Hear* (MP3 file) Jon Escher, a renowned consultant on the Bay Area legal market, provide information useful to students interested in interviewing with employers in California during Early Interview Week and the Fall Interview Program.   View presentation slides* (PDF file).


collapse : April
Market Series: Los Angeles and Southern California
Date: 4/1/2013
Time: 11:50am-12:50pm
Location: 0220 South Hall (Basement)
Description:
Hear* (MP3 file) Richard Kolodny, '81, a renowned consultant on the Los Angeles legal market, provide information useful to students interested in interviewing with the employers in California during Early Interview Week and the Fall Interview Program. View presentation slides (PDF document).


Market Series: Washington, D.C.
Date: 4/4/2013
Time: 11:50am-12:50pm
Location: 1020 South Hall
Description:
Listen to* Dan Binstock and Sadie Madole of Garrison & Sisson, a D.C. legal search firm, provide information useful to students interested in interviewing with employers in Washington, D.C. during Early Interview Week and the Fall Interview Program.


Early Interview Week Orientation
Date: 4/9/2013
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: 100 Hutchins Hall
Description:
Listen to* Assistant Dean Susan Guindi will discuss policies, procedures, and deadlines for Early Interview Week 2013 which will be held August 15, 16, 19 and 20, 2013. Because of class conflicts, we have scheduled two sessions of this meeting - students need only attend one.  View presentation slides (PDF document).


Clerkship Interview Preparation and Recap
Date: 4/11/2013
Time: 11:50am-12:50pm
Location: 1020 South Hall
Description:
Listen to* Professor Joan Larsen, Faculty Clerkship Advisor, and Robin Kaplan, OCP Clerkship Advisor, will give tips for scheduling and conducting clerkship interviews.  In addition, we will outline important upcoming summer and fall deadlines all applicants should know.  View program handout (PDF document).


How to Succeed in a Judicial Clerkship/Internship
Date: 4/18/2013
Time: 11:50am-12:50pm
Location: 1020 South Hall
Description:
Listen to (MP3 file) a panel of current and former law clerks will discuss the do's and don'ts of judicial clerkships and internships.  Panelists will share tips on how to have a successful clerkship or internship, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to make the most of this unique and prestigious experience.  View presentation handout (PDF file).


collapse : August
Early Interview Week (EIW) Meeting
Date: 8/14/2013
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: 100 Hutchins Hall
Description:
Early Interview Week details and reminders will be covered.  Please attend if you are participating in EIW.


 
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