Alumni Outreach and Employment Assistance Items
Alumni Job-Search Assistance
WCL alumni have full access to OCPD's on-line and office resources to use for their career development. Alumni are encouraged to register for the on-line jobs database, CareerLink, through the OCPD website. Also, under OCPD's Alumni Services (http://www.wcl.american.edu/career/alumni.cfm), alumni will find access to the Mentor Database, Job Exchange Bulletins, information about Reciprocity to other law schools' career offices, as well as free access to the Career Library portion of Lexis.
Contact: Matthew Pascocello, Esq., Alumni Counselor, by appointment either in person or by phone at (202)-274-4092 or mpasco@wcl.american.edu.
Recruitment Programs/Employment Opportunities for Students and Alumni
OCPD is now accepting registrations for its fall 2009 Recruitment Program. The program highlights 2010 summer opportunities and post-graduate positions with large and mid-size law firms, government agencies, public interest organizations, judicial internships/clerkships, among other employers. For more information or to participate, contact Robin Fulton, Recruitment Coordinator, at rfulton@wcl.american.edu or (202) 274-4095. As always, if you know of any opportunities for current students, recent graduates, or seasoned alumni, please forward job postings to jobs@wcl.american.edu.
Job Bulletin Exchange
The Office of Career & Professional Development participates in a job bulletin exchange program to bring you post-graduate legal employment opportunities from around the country. As these bulletins are updated on a bi-weekly to monthly basis, we encourage you to check back often to view the most recent employment information.
BYU Job Bank
The Brigham Young University Law School Intercollegiate Job Bank offers job bulletins from over 100 law schools participating in a nationwide exchange. Law schools are listed by state, and each bulletin contains employment opportunities for law school graduates.
To access this site, enter the username: jobbankpassword: postings
WCL Alumni Job Bulletin
Browse through current job openings for entry-level to experienced attorneys across the United States and abroad. All jobs listed in the monthly bulletin are posted in their entirety on CareerLink.
* Please contact Carrie Miller if you have any questions or concerns regarding this portion of the OCPD website.
Events
10/07/2009 - New Model of Having It All with Judith Finer Freedman
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: WCL, room 603
This event is open to: students, alumni, faculty, staff & general public – no charge
(registration is required)
CLE Accreditation will be applied for
CLE Registration Fee- $75
(4.25 Credit hours)
For more information on the program or a detailed agenda. For more information, please call the Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education (P): 202.274.4075, email: sec le@wcl.american.edu, or visit: https://www. wcl.american.edu/sec le/ .
11/18/2009 - NYC One-on-one Job Counseling Sessions with Matthew Pascocello
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: TBA
Are you searching for a job in NYC or surrounding areas? Do you want to talk to the WCL alumni job counselor in person? Matthew Pascocello, Assistant Director of Career Services, will meet one-one- one with alumni (25 minute sessions starting on the hour and half hour). Reservations are required. Interested? email alumni@wcl.american.edu.
11/18/2009 - NYC Legal Recruiters Program
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: TBA
Searching for a job in NYC or surrounding areas? Join Matthew Pascocello, Assistant Director, Office of Career and Professional Development, and two NYC Legal Recruiters for an hour long session on how to find a legal position in the NY area. A light dinner will be served. There is limited seating. A reservation is required to attend. Email alumni@wcl.american.edu to reserve a spot.