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.
The 2009 Fall Recruitment Program will run from August 17 - October 2, 2009. Employers can register to participate in On-Campus Interviews, Resume Collections, and/or Direct Applications. WCL also participates in regional interview programs around the country:
- Fall Recruitment Registration Form
(Contact Recruitment Coordinator Robin Fulton)
- Recruiting Brochure
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 23% of the applicant pool being offered admission in 2007.
Diverse Student Body:
The entering class of 2007 is representative of our diverse community with 53% of the class being women, and 34% identifying as ethnically diverse. The population hails from 206 undergraduate institutions, 48 states, and 36 countries. Examples of work experience include: engineers, a Chinese crypto-logic linguist, U.S. military officers, and a former fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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
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