Employer Services Resources /
Posting Positions

Employers are invited to advertise job and internship opportunities to WCL students and alumni. To take advantage of OCPD job posting services, please send the vacancy announcement to our office.

Mail: 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Ste 122, Washington, DC 20016
Fax: (202) 274-4096
E-mail: jobs@wcl.american.edu

Employers are also welcome to post positions directly to CareerLink, OCPD's comprehensive online job bank.

Please note: by posting a student or alumni position with OCPD, you are affirming your adherence to the law school's non-discrimination policy that extends to all employment opportunities. Please go to: Non-Discrimination Policy & Complaint Procedures for the full text of the policy.

Fall Recruitment Information

The Fall Recruitment Program will run from August-October 2010. Employers are welcome to register to participate in On-Campus Interviews, Regional Interview Programs, Resume Collections, and/or Direct Applications.

- Fall Recruitment Program Registration Form
- Regional Interview Programs
- New York Interview Program (August 13, 2010)
- Atlanta Interview Program (August 20, 2010)
- West Coast Interview Program (August 26, 2010)
- Boston Interview Program (September 2010)
- WCL Recruiting Brochure
- Contact Recruitment Coordinator Robin Fulton

Spring Recruitment Information

The 2010 Spring Recruitment Program will run from January 11 - April 26, 2010. Employers are welcome to register to participate in On-Campus Interviews, Resume Collections, and/or Direct Applications.

- Spring Recruitment Registration Form
- WCL Recruiting Brochure
- Contact Recruitment Coordinator Robin Fulton

Other Resources

Employer Services

Why You Should Recruit at American University Washington College of Law

The Office of Career & Professional Development serves to educate students on professionalism in the legal workplace by offering individual counseling and unique programs that prepare students for the demands of sophisticated legal practice. It is our pleasure to work with employers across sectors to facilitate national and regional recruitment programs designed to introduce you to our students. Please see below for just a few of the many reasons why you should consider recruiting at the American University Washington College of Law.

Competitive Entrance Requirements:
Competition for admission to the Washington College of Law remains very strong with only 22% of the applicant pool being offered admission in 2009.

Diverse Student Body:
The entering class of 2009 is representative of our diverse community with 56% of the class being women, and 42% identifying as ethnically diverse. The population hails from 201 undergraduate institutions, 40 states, and 36 countries. Examples of work experience include: engineers in the energy and aviation sectors; state and local policy and legislative directors; and officers and leaders in the military and academic fields.

Nationally Recognized Clinical Program:
WCL has been nationally recognized for its Clinical Programs. Through one of eight nationally acclaimed clinics, students have the opportunity to represent real clients in real legal proceedings in the courtroom, in business negotiations and before administrative agencies.

Unique Integrated First Year Curriculum:
WCL is one of the first law schools to formulate an integrated, cross-disciplinary first year curriculum that focuses on real-world legal problem solving and client representation.

Programs on Intellectual Property Law, Business Law, Environmental Law, and Law & Government:
These programs enable students to focus their legal education in order to maximize both academic and experiential learning opportunities in particular fields of law.

Real World Legal Experience:
With over 85% of WCL students participating in clinical, externship, and internship opportunities, students gain practical experience in preparation for the practice of law when representing clients in the courtroom, in business negotiations, or before a federal agency.

Recruitment Success:
Each year, the Office of Career & Professional Development accommodates thousands of legal employers who participate in our Fall and Spring Recruitment Programs and who submit job postings for law student and associate positions.

Office of Career & Professional Development • American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 122 Washington, DC 20016 • 202-274-4090 F: 202-274-4096