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Each summer, many law firms across the country hosts receptions and open houses so rising 2Ls (Class of 2015) may become acquainted with their attorneys and recruiting staff prior to bidding for Fall OCI. If you will be in any of the cities listed during the winter break and are interested in attending a reception [...]

The American Bar Association is offering all UT Law graduating students (Class of 2013) a free membership. Join now at www.ambar.org/ABAgrads and discover the benefits of ABA membership: Access free resources from the ABA Career Center. Search for legal positions on their online job board featuring positions from across the country. Enjoy complimentary membership in [...]

American Bar Association Business Law Section Committee Associate Program (CAP) The ABA Business Law Section’s Committee Associate Program is a mutually beneficial relationship that provides additional help to Committees for their substantive and administrative projects while giving law students transferrable hands-on experience. The Committee Associate is a formal position recognized by the ABA Business Law [...]

UT Law Student Business Cards Available Online ordering available April 18-25, 2013 The Action Committee for Career Services is providing students the opportunity to purchase 250 student business cards for $25. Ordering business cards is an easy two-step process. Submit your order online and then go to the ordering site to complete you order. You [...]

Now is the right time to jump-start your job search using the six steps below, which are outlined on Susan Gainen’s Pass the Baton blog. Check your tool box (resume, contact lists, LinkedIn and Facebook profiles). Check in with the Career Services Office. Explore practice areas. Explore writing competitions. Commit to networking with one new lawyer [...]

All UT Law students are invited to the following programs hosted by the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Diplomacy in the 21st Century Wednesday, February 27, from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at Bass Lecture Hall Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will be speaking at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at a lecture titled ‘Diplomacy in the 21st Century’ [...]

We encourage you to take advantage of these 1L receptions to meet attorneys and learn more about the firms. Alston + Bird | February 27, 2013 Haynes & Boone | March 5, 2013 Andrews Kurth LLP | March 21, 2013 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | March 21, 2013 Firms will be sending invitations [...]

The following publications have been added to the CSO Library: The New Lawyer’s Survival Guide, Vol. 1 – From Lemons to Lemonade in the New Legal Job Market – Richard L. Hermann. What Can You Do with a Law Degree? – A Lawyer’s Guide to Career Satisfaction Inside, Outside & Around the Law – Dr. [...]

Networking is sometimes seen as a frightening process that many people believe they’ll fail. What you may not realize is that networking is just a way of meeting people—people who might help you find a job. Networking is not exclusive to receptions. One of the best ways to network is actually meeting people one-on-one for [...]

Relationship Building 101 | Video | PowerPoint (PDF) This informational and practical program, presented by Mardy Sackley and Sara Gail of Lateral Link, will walk you through the networking process and provide a practical guide to networking for life to connect, get referrals, and land a job. You will walk away with many concrete tips [...]