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Law Mentor Program - Sign Ups Begin Today in PDO!
Posted: 15 Sep 2009
The Law Mentor Program, now in its second year, kicks off with a networking social on Wednesday, September 23 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Caffé Molise downtown. At the social, you’ll meet local attorneys who have volunteered to mentor law students for the school year. Read the full story for program/social FAQs.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Upcoming Events
Posted: 15 Sep 2009
Two information sessions will be held this week. Capt. Sarah Rykowski of the Army JAG Corps will conduct an information session on JAG careers on Thursday. On Friday there will be an information session on non-practicing careers in the financial sector presented by Anton Brog, MBA. More ...Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Callback Interviews: Protocol and Tips
Posted: 15 Sep 2009
In the last Career Brief, we discussed how to respond to requests from employers for “callback” or “flyback” interviews. These are simply longer follow-up interviews which take place at the legal employer’s offices. They generally involve meetings with several attorneys and may include a meal. Read on for Anneliese's tips.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Firm Crawl Round-Up
Posted: 15 Sep 2009
Over 100 1L’s and transfer students attended the Firm Crawl last Thursday evening! So far, the feedback PDO has received from attorneys at the participating law firms has been very positive. PDO appreciates your professionalism and invites your feedback as well! A few thoughts from PDO follow.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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How to Use Your Business Cards
Posted: 15 Sep 2009
Many of you recently received business cards! Some of you may be wondering how you will use them. Below are a few ideas, based on reports from 2L’s and 3L’s. Remember, however, that you may need to use your business cards when you least expect to! Some tips follow.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Job Fairs – Good Networking Opportunities!
Posted: 15 Sep 2009
National job fairs are great sources of career information, networking events, and occasionally jobs. Several SJQ students attended the Lavender Law Fair last week, and there are several more job fairs happening soon. Check out the calendar in the full story for a list of national job fairs later this fall and winter.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Career Opportunities – Watch Application Deadlines!
Posted: 2 Sep 2009
Many deadlines for both national and local internships, fellowships, judicial clerkships, and government jobs occur in the next weeks/months for positions that begin next summer. Students always express surprise that these deadlines occur so early in the school year! See the full story to learn more about these opportunities.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Callback Interviews/Offers
Posted: 2 Sep 2009
As OCI progresses, you may get calls from employers for “callback” or “flyback” interviews. In case this happens, keep the following tips in mind (see full story):Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Mid-OCI Report—Feedback from Employers
Posted: 2 Sep 2009
We have been hearing feedback from employers on how OCI is progressing. Almost uniformly, the employers have been thoroughly impressed by your résumés and interviews. In fact, for the most part, the feedback has fallen into the following categories (see full story):Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Upcoming PDO Events
Posted: 2 Sep 2009
PDO programming kicks off Thursday September 10 with the popular Fall Firm Crawl, co-sponsored with the College of Law Young Alumni Association. This is a late afternoon/evening event, allowing students to tour several law firms and meet with attorneys in private practice. For details on this event and other upcoming PDO programs, see full story.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Diversity Scholarships and Fellowships
Posted: 2 Sep 2009
Read this article for information about scholarships and fellowships available both locally and nationally.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Business Cards Are Ready in the PDO Office!
Posted: 2 Sep 2009
If you ordered student business cards, please come by the PDO Office (Room 195 by the coffee cart) between 9 am and 5 pm to pick up them up. We’ve had to re-order some cards because of errors, but they should be in before the Fall Firm Crawl. We’ll email you when the corrected cards arrive.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Career Brief for 1L Orientation
Posted: 21 Aug 2009
This edition of the Career Brief is just for the 1L’s. Click on the heading for the article.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Today is the deadline to apply for OCI Fall 2009 Session 2!
Posted: 12 Aug 2009
Wednesday August 12 at 5:00 pm (TODAY!) is the deadline for applications to the Fall OCI Session 2 employers: Disability Law Center; Crowley Fleck; and Hopkins Roden. It is also the last day to apply to Best Best & Krieger.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Drop Us a Line
Posted: 12 Aug 2009
How did your summer go? We would love to hear about your experiences, good or not-so-good. Drop in the PDO office and say hello, schedule an appointment, or send an email!Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Interviewing Skills Workshop Next Week
Posted: 12 Aug 2009
Legal interviewing can seem tricky. Get prepared with an interviewing skills workshop with Jonathan Pappasideris of Ray Quinney & Nebeker and PDO Director, Anneliese Booher, on Thursday August 20, beginning at 12:15 in Room 107. See the full story to learn what will be covered.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Looking beyond OCI
Posted: 12 Aug 2009
With applications to Fall OCI employers are nearly finished, it is time to give thought to employers who are not coming to OCI. After all, while OCI can lead to a job (and can be a great way to network) most jobs are found through other contacts and job searches. Particularly now, job seekers must conduct broad-searches.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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2009 Federal Judicial Clerkships
Posted: 12 Aug 2009
September 8 is the first date that applications may be received for judges following the federal clerkship hiring plan, and it is fast approaching! In this hiring market, PDO recommends that students consider all options. A clerkship – whether federal or state – is a great opportunity to enhance your legal knowledge and experience.Tags: pdo lcs career brief judicial clerkships
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You Can Still Apply to Best Best & Krieger in California!
Posted: 7 Aug 2009
Best Best & Krieger would like to see a few more Quinney students apply for their 2L summer associate position than have applied in Fall OCI Session 1. If you think you might like to apply, please read the full story below.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Interviews and Job Offers: Be Prepared!
Posted: 7 Aug 2009
As you enter the fall recruiting season, you need to start thinking beyond polishing your resume. Now is the time to think about how to conduct yourself if that resume happens to land you an interview, or if you get an actual offer!Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Updated Passwords and Firm Lists
Posted: 7 Aug 2009
Looking for a password? PDO maintains a list of passwords for the job search services we subscribe to in the PDO folder on the shared network drive. A few of these passwords have recently changed. Also, check the "Firm Lists" folder for updated firm lists from consortium members.Tags: pdo career brief lcs
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Presidential Management Fellows Program
Posted: 23 Jul 2009
As part of our series on careers in government, the following article describes the Presidential Management Fellows program, which is a two-year post-graduate fellowship paid with a competitive government salary. Student loans may also qualify under the Federal Student Loan Repayment Program.Tags: pdo lcs career brief fellowships
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OCI Applications Open July 23
Posted: 23 Jul 2009
If you are a 2L or 3L, the fall on-campus recruiting season officially opens today! From now until Wednesday, August 5, you can submit your applications through Symplicity. Please don’t wait until the last minute to apply, as there are occasionally glitches in the application process. FAQS are answered below.Tags: PDO LCS Career Brief
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Be Alert for Scams when Seeking a Job
Posted: 23 Jul 2009
Identity theft scams are becoming increasingly common as jobs are posted and application information is increasingly exchanged online. Job seekers, including students, must be cautious in responding to job postings. Read the story below to learn about one alum's experience.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Timely July Tips from PDO Director Anneliese Booher
Posted: 10 Jul 2009
You are about halfway through your summer! Here are a few tips to consider. If you are doing non-legal work this summer, or taking traditional classes: seek out a pro bono project which will give you some exposure to legal work, and may give you the opportunity to do some legal research and writing.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Free Legal Research Sites
Posted: 10 Jul 2009
Do you need to do legal research, but don’t have access to Westlaw or Lexis? If so, review this compilation of FREE legal research resources, generously prepared by Suzanne Darais in the law library.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Judicial Clerkship Materials Available
Posted: 10 Jul 2009
Professor Amy Wildermuth has shared two presentation PowerPoints and a handout on judicial clerkships with PDO. These materials were used in the workshops Professor Wildermuth presented last spring. To find them, look in the Judicial Clerkship section of the PDO folder on the shared drive that can be accessed through Joe.Tags: pdo lcs career brief judicial clerkship
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Insider’s Guide to Résumés and Cover Letters
Posted: 10 Jul 2009
Are you putting the polish on your résumé and cover letters and need a few last minute pointers? PDO Director Anneliese Booher will present a workshop on July 14 with tips for these documents.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Order Business Cards Now!
Posted: 10 Jul 2009
Why should you have a business card? Handing a potential employer your card leaves a professional impression and makes it easy for them to get in touch with you. The opportunity to order law student business cards with the trademark “block U” red logo only comes once a year.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Fall OCI and Beyond
Posted: 10 Jul 2009
Beginning July 23, applications may be submitted for Fall OCI through Symplicity. The good news is that some firms are still hiring, especially small and midsize firms according to the Wall Street Journal. The bad news is that across the nation, fewer firms are recruiting during fall OCI.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Interview with DOJ Attorney Kathy Wyer
Posted: 25 Jun 2009
For the past nearly three years, Kathy Wyer has worked as a Trial Attorney in the Civil Division of the Department of Justice, Federal Programs Branch. There, much of her work involves defending challenges to federal programs or agency actions. The issues those in her office confront are wide-ranging.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Career Focus: Working as an Attorney for the Federal Government
Posted: 25 Jun 2009
The federal government plans to hire thousands of attorneys by the end of this year. Working for the federal government offers new attorneys a lot--interesting work, prestige, excellent benefits and competitive pay.Tags: PDO LCS Career Brief
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Be Prepared – Midsummer Tips for Your Job Search
Posted: 25 Jun 2009
June and July are a great time to get a jump on your job search for next year. Deadlines for OCI, fellowships, and out-of-state opportunities are less than two months away in some cases! Read on for some tips on what you can do now so you’re not scrambling in August or September. The following tips are for jobs, fellowships, and internships.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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FAQ's Regarding Résumés
Posted: 25 Jun 2009
In the following article PDO Director Anneliese Booher summarizes some FAQ's and answers regarding résumés: designating class awards, journals/publications, GPA's, and rankings/percentiles.Tags: pdo lcs career brief resumes
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Salt Lake City Firm Directory – Now Current
Posted: 5 Jun 2009
Thanks to Jaclyn, the Salt Lake City Firm Directory has been updated for 2009. Check the PDO folder in the U/Shared Drive for the list. You’ll also find firm directories there for Alaska, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver, courtesy of our consortium schools.Tags: pdo lcs career brief law firm
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PDO Survey: You Talked and We Listened!
Posted: 5 Jun 2009
The results of the PDO end-of-year survey regarding programming follow. Thank you all for taking the time to give us feedback!Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Be a Lawyer in the JAG!
Posted: 5 Jun 2009
The following article is the first in a series featuring government legal careers. If you are looking for an interesting career which will offer amazing legal experience right from the start, you should explore the possibility of applying to join the JAG Corps of the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard.Tags: pdo lcs careers career brief
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Interview with Major John Harwood, USAF
Posted: 5 Jun 2009
Major John Harwood, SJQ Class of 2001, currently serves as Senior Defense Counsel in the U.S. Air Force JAG Corps at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. Below, he describes some of his law school and career experiences, including why he applied to the Air Force JAG during law school and has stayed in it ever since.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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PDO Summer Programs
Posted: 15 May 2009
PDO has several programs happening during the summer months. See the attached article for dates and times. Our office is also open 9-5 for one-on-one counseling – drop in or email Anneliese (Anneliese.Booher@law.utah.edu) or Kay (Kay.Shelton@law.utah.edu) for an appointment.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Get Ready Now for Fall Recruiting
Posted: 15 May 2009
“Fall Recruiting” is misleading because the application period begins July 23 and ends August 5! If you have not prepared for this, you will miss out. Remember that you are now officially moved into your fall class year, and Symplicity only allows you to see the employers interviewing your own class.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Congratulations Graduates!
Posted: 15 May 2009
The Class of 2009 has made the transition from law students to alumni! Stay in touch with PDO – we want to hear from you as your careers develop. We also invite you to consider our office a resource during career transitions, whether you would like a résumé review, updated law firm list, or other career-related advice.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Judicial Clerkships – It’s Time to Begin the Process!
Posted: 15 May 2009
Right now, each of you should be thinking about whether you will want to do a post-graduation judicial clerkship, either for a federal or state-level court. A clerkship allows you to work for a judge, generally for one to two years. Some judges will even offer permanent, or “career” clerkships.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Are you graduating, but don’t have a job yet?
Posted: 1 May 2009
You are not alone. Read on for some basic, but critical tips compiled by PDO Director Anneliese Booher.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Cool Summer Jobs, Part 2
Posted: 1 May 2009
Liz Silvestrini, rising 2L, has scored a cool summer job in San Francisco. Liz is the incoming president of the Sports Law Club and will be interning with the in-house counsel department of a new soccer league. She answers questions about how she found the job and what she expects to be doing in the following story.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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President Young Visits SJQ
Posted: 1 May 2009
U of U President Michael Young joined SJ Quinney students, faculty, and staff for breakfast last week at the invitation of the LDSLSA. President Young challenged students to look ahead to the positive influence a new generation of attorneys can have on our society.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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7 Tips for Summer Employment
Posted: 17 Apr 2009
Learn how to make the most of your summer job/internship in the following article by PDO Director Anneliese Booher. Anneliese offers suggestions compiled from her own experiences working with student clerks as well as advice from other attorneys.Tags: pdo lcs career brief employment
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Cool Summer Jobs in DC
Posted: 17 Apr 2009
Congratulations to Erin Peterson, Jenine Grant, Jennifer Ku, and Katee Tyler! These four rising 2L students have landed interesting summer opportunities in Washington, DC. In the following article, they answer questions about what they’ll be doing for their jobs and offer tips on how they found the job and located summer housing.Tags: pdo lcs employment career brief
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Oldroyd Wins Award for "Winning Places to Intern"
Posted: 17 Apr 2009
Kudos to 3L Ryan Oldroyd, one of three students to win an award from U Career Services’ (main campus) contest for internship achievements in the category of “Winning Places to Intern”. Ryan chronicled his experience interning in Bosnia /Herzegovina. An excerpt from the press release follows.Tags: lcs pdo career brief
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Guide to Fall Recruiting: Top 10 Tips
Posted: 10 Apr 2009
The following tips coach students on how to prepare for the recruiting season, whether you plan to apply through OCI or will organize your own job search.Tags: pdo lcs career brief recruiting
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Online Summer Apartment Exchange
Posted: 10 Apr 2009
Working out-of-state for the summer and still need housing? A summer student housing exchange is available through the NALP website. This Apartment Exchange is free for students, whether you want to list available housing or search for summer accommodations.Tags: pdo lcs career brief NALP
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Best Practices: Asking for References
Posted: 26 Mar 2009
FAQ: Whom should I ask to be a reference for me? PDO typically recommends that you ask professors and previous employers who know your work and can comment on the qualities that will be important to your future legal career: your research and writing skills, intellect, and your potential performance as a lawyer.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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PDO Handout on References
Posted: 26 Mar 2009
Need examples? For more information about reference lists and letters of recommendations, check out the handout in the PDO folder on the shared drive.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Salary Report for the Class of 2008
Posted: 13 Mar 2009
The results are in! The Class of 2008 employment information was reported to NALP last month, and the salary information is listed in the following table. Please note that not all graduates disclosed their salaries. The table is based on reported data, and is listed by job type, firm size, and geographic region.Tags: pdo lcs Career Brief employment salary
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PDO Report: Fall and Spring Recruiting
Posted: 13 Mar 2009
What are the numbers? The good news is that the number of employers who came to SJQ law school to interview changed very little from the previous recruiting seasons. The bad news is that the number of available jobs is down, so fewer offers were extended. The experiences of SJQ students reflects the legal job market nationwide.Tags: lcs pdo career brief employment
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Have You Met with your Mentor?
Posted: 13 Mar 2009
Did you sign up for an attorney mentor in early September? PDO would like to hear both your successes and your concerns about the mentor program so that we can evaluate it for next year – please email us at careers@law.utah.edu. If you have not contacted your mentor, why not set up a lunch meeting over spring break?Tags: pdo lcs career brief mentor
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Spotlight on Judicial Clerkships
Posted: 5 Mar 2009
To celebrate the recent news that 2005 alumnus Tyler Green has accepted a clerkship with Justice Clarence Thomas, PDO has dedicated this issue of the Career Brief to judicial clerkships. Listed below are the top reasons to do a judicial clerkship, written with Professor Amy Wildermuth.Tags: pdo lcs career brief Wildermuth Judicial Clerkships
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Faculty Who Have Been Judicial Clerks
Posted: 5 Mar 2009
Learn more about judicial clerkships from law school faculty members! The following table shows faculty members who have clerked, all of whom are willing to talk to students about their clerkship experiences:Tags: PDO LCS Career Brief Judicial Clerkships
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Clerks on Clerkships
Posted: 5 Mar 2009
For the past several years, at least 10% of the graduating classes have done judicial clerkships. Wednesday's PDO workshop features alumni who are current clerks or have clerked recently and who represent a variety of clerkship placements: federal, state, appellate and trial courts.Tags: lcs pdo Career Brief Judicial Clerkships
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Countdown: Two Weeks Before Spring Break
Posted: 27 Feb 2009
We know that you are looking forward to your break! Whatever you do, include some fun activities for yourself so that you come back to school refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of the semester.Tags: PDO LCS Career Brief Spring Break
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Spotlight: New Ventures Clinic
Posted: 27 Feb 2009
How much influence does a clinical externship have on landing a job? 2L student Adam Reiser credits his experiences with the New Ventures Clinic and another specialized clinic for his summer clerkship offer.Tags: PDO LCS Career Brief Clinical New Ventures Clinic
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Interview with Alumnus Jason Rose
Posted: 27 Feb 2009
Jason Rose, SJQ Class of 1999, is currently Deputy District Attorney with the Civil Division of the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s office. Below are some of his thoughts about his career path.Tags: PDO LCS Career Brief
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Fall OCI Dates Announced
Posted: 20 Feb 2009
Mark your calendars! Fall OCI 2009 will be held August 26 through September 30.Tags: pdo lcs career brief
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Are You Looking at Job Boards?
Posted: 20 Feb 2009
Are you interested in employment out-of-state? Did you know that you can request access to the electronic job boards of other law schools?Tags: pdo lcs Career Brief
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Facebook Is Grabbing Media Attention
Posted: 20 Feb 2009
Following up on Thursday's email from your Bar Review commissioner, “The Oh My God They're on to Us Edition”… Yes, “they” are!Tags: pdo lcs Career Brief
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Interviewing 101 - General Guidelines
Posted: 20 Feb 2009
Following these ten guidelines will ease your interview jitters and help you to present your best professional self.Tags: PDO LCS Career Brief
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Networking Critical in a Tight Job Market
Posted: 13 Feb 2009
Start touching base with your existing network, and work on expanding it right now!Tags: pdo lcs career job search
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Watch Out for Job Scams!
Posted: 12 Feb 2009
In this age of electronic job boards and job search websites, job seekers should be wary of employment scams.Tags: pdo lcs Career Brief job search
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How to Find the PDO Folder on the Shared Drive
Posted: 11 Feb 2009
One of PDO's most frequently asked questions is "How do I find the PDO folder on my computer?"Tags: pdo lcs Career Brief Passwords
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Job Hunting During a Tough Economy
Posted: 4 Feb 2009
How much will the current turbulence in the economy affect your job prospects? The media has given this question a lot of attention lately.Tags: LCS PDO Career Brief Jobs Economy
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2L's: Start Thinking about Judicial Clerkships Now
Posted: 4 Feb 2009
When is the best time to start planning for a judicial clerkship? If you are a 2L, the answer is now! The first hurdle is deciding whether you want to do a post-graduation judicial clerkship by weighing the benefits.Tags: LCS PDO Career Brief Clerkship
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Tips On Landing Out-of-State Jobs
Posted: 27 Jan 2009
A few tips for landing a job out-of-state follow:Tags: PDO LCS Career Brief
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