Programs, Workshops, and Speakers—Fall 2009
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The Office of Career Services offers a variety of workshops throughout the academic year designed to help our students explore their career options, translate individual legal interests into professional paths, and analyze the latest market trends. The Office of Public Service offers additional programming on public service topics.
Listed below are the workshops scheduled for the 2009 Fall Term, arranged chronologically. We also have archived workshops from previous semesters.
Students are encouraged to complete our Workshop Evaluation Form to give us feedback on our programming.
August
August 17, 2009
Hear* (MP3 file) OCS staff provide basic instructions and logistical information and view* (Adobe Acrobat file - Kerberos authentication required) the program slides for students participating in the Early Interview Week Program August 18 - 21, 2009. Listen* (MP3 file) to OCS staff and student advisors give advice on handling callback interview scheduling and etiquette and view* (Adobe Acrobat file - Kerberos authentication required) the program presentation slides.
August 24, 2009
Listen* (MP3 file) to OCS discuss and answer students' questions about the next steps in the interviewing process with legal employers.
September
September 2, 2009
Hear* (WMA file - Kerberos authentication required) Professor Joan Larsen and OCS Clerkship Advisor Beth Wickwire give tips for scheduling and conducting clerkship interviews.
September 4, 2009
Listen* (WMA file - Kerberos authentication required) to Rick Kolodny'81, President of the Portfolio Group, a legal search company in Los Angeles, provide students with an update on law firms and what's happening in the private sector.
September 16, 2009
Bob Hirshon, the Frank G. Millard Professor From Practice and Special Counsel on Developments in the Legal Profession, discussed with students why smaller markets are the best-kept secret in legal practice. Cookies and sodas provided.
September 17, 2009
Students interested in opportunities with McKinsey & Company should plan to attend their campus presentation. The application deadline is Saturday, September 26, 2009, at 12 noon ET. All applications will require the attachment of your resume and transcript (an unofficial copy is sufficient) and should take less than ten minutes to complete at http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/how_do_i_apply/apply_now.aspx. We will hold a case workshop for our closed list candidates on Tuesday, October 6 and round one interviews will be held on Friday, October 16. For further general information about our firm, our offices/practices, interview preparation, etc., please visit - http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/
September 25, 2009
Listen* (MP3 file) to OCS Assistant Dean Susan Guindi provide information and advice for the LL.M. job search, including participation in the LL.M. Job Fair in New York, NY.
September 30, 2009
Hear* (MP3 file) Mark Googin of Verrill & Dana LLP, Darius Hartwell of Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, and Gregory Eurich of Holland & Hart discuss the opportunities available in smaller markets, and the advantages of practicing law and living in their cities.
October
October 1, 2009
Listen* (MP3 file) to Deans Baum and Guindi provide information on the bar exam application process, multi-state and state portions of the bar exam, bar review courses,and character and fitness consideration. View the Bar Exam Handout provided at the meeting (PDF file).
October 2, 2009
Hear* (MP3 file) The Honorable Noel Anketell Kramer ('71), District of Columbia Court of Appeals judge, speak about the work of the D.C. Court of Appeals and the D.C. Superior Court and judicial clerkships.
October 8, 2009
Listen* to OPS and OCS staff members discuss how to broaden your job search and answer your questions. View the Top 10 Tips for Finding a Job in a Difficult Economy handout provided at the meeting (PDF document).
October 14, 2009
Hear* Michael Sachs ('98), of the Chicago office of Major, Lindsey & Africa, present an overview of the top fifty practice areas and how personality traits should affect students' choice of a practice area. View the Practice Area Presentation handout (PDF document).
October 21, 2009
Listen* to Mark Dighton of the Practicing Law Institute bring the latest information on the Patent Bar Exam.
October 27, 2009
Hear* a panel of UMLS alums will discuss the advantages of working in small firm and solo practice settings.
October 30, 2009
Listen* to OCS Dean Susan Guindi and OPS Dean MaryAnn Sarosi discuss the 1L job search, including types of jobs to consider and resources to help in the search. View the Introduction power point (PDF document).
November
November 4, 2009 OR November 6, 2009
Hear* to OCS staff discuss resume and cover letter preparation. View the Resume and Professional Correspondence handout (PDF document).
November 12, 2009
Listen* to Elizabeth Jolliffe ('89), Your Benchmark Coach, formerly of Clark Hill, discuss how to work social business engagements including pre-event preparation, introductions, remembering names, business card etiquette, speaking with people you don't know and much more. Sponsored by OCS/OPS.
November 16, 2009
Hear* Gregory Shumaker, partner at Jones Day, provide tips on how to interview successfully.
Choose from two sessions: Friday, November 13, 2009, 12:15pm to 1:15pm in 150 Hutchins Hall OR Friday, November 20, 2009, 2:30pm to 3:30pm in 250 Hutchins Hall.
This interviewing workshop will cover the most common interview questions and situations in detail, and will address students' concerns.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:15pm to 1:15pm in 250 Hutchins Hall
Former judicial interns and OCS Clerkship Advisor Beth Wickwire will discuss the benefits of interning for a judge and how to find these opportunities.
*This program has been digitally recorded.