Student Career Toolkit
This toolkit contains basic information for students interested in pursuing a career in government or public interest. The section includes:
All students who receive a Dean's Public Service Fellowship, a Public Service Guarantee stipend, or a Student Funded Fellowship for summer work submits a summary of their experience. These summaries include, among other things, information on the work performed and tips on applying to that organization and the public service career search in general.
[Note: These resources are intended for Michigan Law School students use only. You will need to sign in with your uniqname and Kerberos password. Please keep all information contained in the files confidential.]
All Summer 2009 summaries are bundled in one pdf. Choose a link below to see the summaries in whatever form of organization you find most useful. Organized by:
The OPS staff, in collaboration with law faculty and public service students, compiled and wrote the Public Service Guide: Making a Difference* which includes but is not limited to the following topics:
- Possible Roles in Public Service
- Job Search Strategies
- Long Term Public Interest Career Planning
- Funding
- Promoting Yourself
- Persistence and Decision-Making
- Sample Resume and Cover Letters
* Please note that the public service guide was developed specifically for University of Michigan Law School students so a uniqname and Kerberos password are required for viewing.Office of Career Services
The Office of Career Services' Web site offers general job search resources and advice including resume and cover letter samples, interviewing tips, and job bulletins that apply to ALL Law School students.
Office of Career Services' Career Guides
The career guides address a range of job search issues, most of which apply to students looking at public service and private practice.
* Please note that these career guides have been developed specifically for University of Michigan Law School students. A U-M username and password is required for viewing.
Other University Public Service Handbooks
Books
Be sure to check the list of the books available in the OCS/OPS library (210 HH) for public interest job search guides, career resources, and many job listings.