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The latest news from our office is below. Click “The Docket” above for all student news.
- Event to explore life and the practice of law in Greater Minnesota
- Graduate lands federal clerkship, credits Mitchell connections
- Great Careers You Never Thought Of--Human Resources
- Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP invites you to an information session
- 2012 SUMMER CORPS APPLICATION DEADLINE
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Tip sheets are brief explanations and worksheets you can use in your career development.
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Welcome 1Ls!
RESUMES: Your Best Marketing Tool (Powerpoint November 10-11, 2011 WRAP Sessions)
Resumes: Your Best Marketing Tool
Video of the resume session:
Our office will be officially introducing ourselves and giving you an overview of our staff, resources and exciting upcoming events and opportunities during one of your Wrap classes at the end of September. Please note that, in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), the Office of Career and Professional Development is not available to students for career advice prior to Nov. 1 of their first academic year.
Direct contact or communication between employers and first-year students before Dec. 1 is prohibited
These rules are intended to prevent diversions from academic work during the critical early months of law school. We look forward to meeting you and working with you throughout your law school education and professional career.
Year by Year: Building your career while in law school
Use this guide to maximize your career-building activities from your first semester through your last.
During your first year you should definitely participate in the following
- Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF) volunteer opportunities
- Mitchell Mentors
- Resume/cover letter workshop (held in November during your WRAP class)
You should also attend and stay current about:
- Programs and events to explore career paths, meet attorneys, and get connected to professional organizations
- “How to Network” programs
- Diversity opportunities/scholarships
- Quad-School Public Interest Expo (QPIE)
- SIPLA employer reception in the spring
- How to get involved in Law Review, moot courts, and journal publications
Second year is all about…
Getting connected:
- Build relationships on campus and in the legal community
- Be strategic and intentional about getting connected with attorneys, judges, alumni, faculty, and other professionals
- Get involved in and be a leader in student organizations, moot courts, and professional associations
Showing up:
- Attend Career Panel programs and receptions
- Maximize your relationships with faculty, friends, and family
- Go on informational interviews
- Meet with a CPDO staff member to discuss your job-search strategy
- Job shadow
- Do an apprenticeship, externship, clinic, or independent study
› see The Apprenticeship Program
Being prepared and ready to hustle:
- Get your foot in the door with work/study and volunteer opportunities and independent clinics
- Take advantage of every opportunity to conduct legal research, writing, and analysis
- Sign up for mock interviews
- Learn to network with lots of practice, practice, practice
- Be creative and open-minded about how to find, develop, and pursue opportunities
Before you graduate, you MUST have:
- An outstanding resume and cover letter
- Practical experience
- A professional writing sample and references
- Connections