News & Events

Public Interest Roundtable Series: Public Interest and Big Law

 Did you come to law school because you want to make a difference, but are now considering a career at a law firm? Did you always want to work at a law firm, but want to learn how lawyers make pro bono work a significant part of their practice? What do pro bono attorney at firms do? What issues do they work on? How can I identify law firms that genuinely support pro bono service? Is it possible to transition out of big law and into public interest work after working at a firm? How can I talk about my desire to do pro bono work during interviews like OCI without raising questions about my interest in the firm? Are there specific programs that can help put me on the right path? Join us for lunch with Lisa Dewey (WCL'93), Pro Bono Partner at DLA Piper and Director of New Perimeter; and Scott D. Johnson (WCL'10), Counsel at Akin Gump, to get answers to your questions and more! Mr. Johnson will also specifically talk about Akin Gump's Pro Bono Scholars Program (deadline: Feb. 15, 2019).

Drop-In Resume Review

January is a key month to perfect your job search strategies. Faculty and staff from several WCL programs will review resumes and give advice on career networking WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16th from 3:00pm-5:00pm in Claudio Grossman Hall. Please come prepared with several copies of your resume and an idea of where you are seeking a job or externship.  NO RSVP REQUIRED.

Gender and Law and Family Law Cover Letter and Resume Review

 Join us on January 16^th from 5:00 to 6:30pm in Y112 for resume and cover letter review, and career tips from our esteemed alumni practitioners in the fields of women’s rights, reproductive rights, LGBTI rights, and family law! This is a unique opportunity for students to be paired with an alum to review their resume and cover letter one on one. Submit your resume and cover letter and be assigned a time slot here: https://form.jotform.com/pijip/resume-review.