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Career Workshops -- Fall 2006
August 26, 2006
This meeting provided basic instructions and logistical information for students participating in the Early Interview Week Program from August 28-31, 2006.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 12:30 in the Student Lounge at the Holiday Inn near the University of Michigan
Listen to Dean Susan Guindi and the student peer advisors discuss how to handle callback interviews and what to expect in the callback interview process.
September 7, 2006
Hear Professor Joan Larsen and OCS Clerkship Advisor Robin Kaplan offer interviewing tips and advice for post-graduate judicial clerkship applicants.
September 8, 2006
Listen to Richard Charlton '96 discuss the work of the Federal Reserve Bank in NY and the wonderful internships that are available for law students at the Bank.
Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 12:15pm in 220 Hutchins Hall
Hear Ralph Baxter, the chairman of the law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, give a realistic assessment of law firm economics and how that may impact your career.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 12:15pm in 100 Hutchins Hall
Listen to Deans Baum and Guindi provide information on the bar exam application process, the multi-state and state portions of the exam, bar review courses and character and fitness considerations. A useful handout of bar exam links is also available here.
Friday, September 22, 2006 at 9:30am in 218 Hutchins Hall
Hear Dean Guindi provide information and advice for the LL.M. job search, including participation in the LL.M. Job Fair in New York, NY.
October 3, 2006l
Listen to Keith Wetmore '80, Managing Partner of Morrison & Foerster, a leading law firm with over 1,000 attorneys and more than 20 offices around the world. He broke ground as one of the first openly gay leaders of a large firm. His practice areas include Institutional Lending, Equipment Leasing, and Project Finance.
October 5, 2006
Hear Justice Eastaugh ('68) discuss the value of a judicial clerkship and clerking at the ALASKA SUPREME COURT and COURT OF APPEALS.
October 27, 2006
Students attended a breakfast reception bringing together members of the judiciary and current University of Michigan Law students.
November 1, 2006
Listen to Susan Guindi, Assistant Dean of Office of Career Services, and Mary Ann Sarosi, Assistant Dean of the Office of Public Service, discuss the 1L job search, including types of jobs to consider and resources to help in the search.
November 2, 2006 - November 8, 2006
Hear Susan Guindi give advice on creating a legal resume.
November 3, 2006
What do magistrate judges do? What is the value of clerking for a federal magistrate judge? What credentials do you need to apply? Joanne Werdel, '05, spoke about her recent clerkship with the Hon. Alan Kay, Magistrate, US District Court for the District of Columbia. Judge Kay's chambers has been responsible for handing discrete issues surrounding detainees at Guantanamo, as well as a variety of civil cases and some preliminary criminal matters.
November 7, 2006
Listen to David Greenwald '86, partner at Jenner & Block, and Patty Morrissey, Recruiting Director at Sullivan & Cromwell, provide tips on how to interview successfully.
November 9, 2006
Hear Robin Kardon and Danielle Carr of the Chicago office of Major, Lindsey & Africa present an overview of the top fifty practice areas. It is designed to help students make more informed career choices
November 10, 2006
Yes, grades matter in your job search. But they are not the be all, end all that most students think they are. Listen to find out how you can turn an interview around and get a really great job, even without stellar grades.
November 13, 2006 - November 17, 2006
These small-group interviewing workshops will cover the most common interview questions and situations in more detail, and will address students' concerns.
November 16, 2006
Hear Roxanne Wilson '03, participant on "The Apprentice." After graduating from the University of Michigan Law School in 2003, Roxanne clerked for two justices on the Texas Supreme Court. She subsequently practiced law in Austin, TX with the law firm of Winstead Sechrest & Minick. Most recently Roxanne was the first African-American female to appear on Donald Trump's "The Apprentice." Currently she is the President & CEO of RXW, Incorporated, a Texas based consulting firm.
November 17, 2006
Listen to Dganit Sivan, LLM '05, discuss mailing campaigns and how to network effectively.
November 20, 2006
Still on the job hunt? OCI didn't work out so well? You're not alone. Come vent and network with other 2Ls.
November 30, 2006
Hear a panel of students who held summer internships with judges last year share their experiences and provide tips on the application process.
* This program has been digitally recorded. Students using a PC will need windows media player which many students will already have, and which is also available for download on the Web at: Windows Media Player for PC . Students using a Macintosh computer will need windows media player for Macintosh: Windows Media Player for Macintosh |