Deferred Associate Resources

Due to current economic conditions, numerous legal employers have deferred the starting dates for 2009 graduates to whom permanent offers had previously been extended. WCL students and graduates facing a deferred start date may avail themselves of the following resources:

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WCL Deferred Associate Listserv	Sign up sign by going to the "Academic Information" tab within the "Profile" section of CareerLink to be kept informed about information we receive from employers and outside resources.
CareerLink Postings	Additional opportunities for deferred associates are posted through CareerLink under the heading Placement Opportunity for Deferred/Delayed Associate.
PSLawNet	PSLawNet has recently established itself as a leading clearinghouse for public interest opportunities targeted to deferred associates. Sign up at: PSLawNet
Lexis ASPIRE Progam	The Lexis ASPIRE Program offers free access to various legal research libraries and public interest job opportunities for deferred associates. Details at: The LexisNexis® ASPIRE Program

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Deferred Associate Resources

Resources

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