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The Career Development Office is pleased to invite all three classes to attend JD Pathways on January 11, 2013. This day-long, conference-style event is designed to educate and inspire Colorado Law students about their career options. JD Pathways will begin at 10:00 am on January 11, the last Friday before spring classes begin. Mock interviews will be scheduled in the CDO interview rooms (and other rooms in the Wolf Law Building) from 9:00 - 10:00 am, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, and 3:30 - 4:30 pm. You will interview with an attorney for 20 minutes, and will receive 10 minutes of live feedback. To the extent we have cameras available, interviews will be taped so you can receive additional feedback at a later date from the CDO. To participate, simply RSVP for JD Pathways in the Events section of CDOnline. All those who RSVP will be given additional information on mock interview registration. A Strong Interest Inventory assessment will also be available from 9:00 - 9:50 am. The Strong Interest Inventory assessment is one of the world's most widely respected and frequently used career planning tools and this session will extend the inventory to legal and law-related careers. Participants need to complete a 20-minute, online assessment before the session. To receive a link to the assessment and further instructions, RSVP for JD Pathways in the Events section of CDOnline and email Annie Wills (annie.wills@colorado.edu) with your intent to participate. This will be on a first come, first served basis. This session will be capped at 10 students. Panel Discussions will be held in Rooms 304 and 305 throughout the day. JD Pathways will also include a lunch and reception to be held in the Student Commons.

Every other Wednesday, the CDO will host Wednesday Morning Coffee's with different attorneys from around the area. This casual setting gives students the chance to chat with attorneys in the field and enjoy free coffee and bagels. More information to come...

On November 13, 2012, Colorado Law is hosting the annual Government & Public Interest Law Career Fair. Law students and recent alumni attending this event have the opportunity to interact with representatives of various public interest and government agencies. Last year, over 40 public interest and (federal, state and local) government employers participated in the event.

To prepare for interviews with legal employers, it’s important to understand what the employer is trying to accomplish in a brief 20-30 interviewer. It’s also critical to think about and prepare responses to some commonly used interview questions, and to understand what aspects of your background you should highlight. This training session will culminate in brief role playing exercise that will prepare you for mock interviews and OCI in early 2013.

The Career Development Office is holding a workshop for 1Ls to go over the do's and don'ts of cover letter composition. Plan to take advantage of this workshop, as it will help you get a jump on your summer job search. Dean Rogers and Alexia McCaskill will be leading this session.

Making a Successful Transition from Law to Business

On Nov. 1 and 2, we will host mandatory CDO orientation. 1Ls MUST attend one of the following five 50-minute sessions and may pick the session that best suits your schedule. During your orientation session, we will discuss how the class of 2013 spent its 1L summer and will recommend a job hunting timeline. We’ll also explain the functionality of CDOnline, which is the online location for Colorado Law job postings, on-campus interview scheduling and much more. Nov. 1 in Room 307: 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Nov. 2 in Room 307: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm

On Nov. 1 and 2, we will host mandatory CDO orientation. 1Ls MUST attend one of the following five 50-minute sessions and may pick the session that best suits your schedule. During your orientation session, we will discuss how the class of 2013 spent its 1L summer and will recommend a job hunting timeline. We’ll also explain the functionality of CDOnline, which is the online location for Colorado Law job postings, on-campus interview scheduling and much more. Nov. 1 in Room 307: 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Nov. 2 in Room 307: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm

On Nov. 1 and 2, we will host mandatory CDO orientation. 1Ls MUST attend one of the following five 50-minute sessions and may pick the session that best suits your schedule. During your orientation session, we will discuss how the class of 2013 spent its 1L summer and will recommend a job hunting timeline. We’ll also explain the functionality of CDOnline, which is the online location for Colorado Law job postings, on-campus interview scheduling and much more. Nov. 1 in Room 307: 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Nov. 2 in Room 307: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm

On Nov. 1 and 2, we will host mandatory CDO orientation. 1Ls MUST attend one of the following five 50-minute sessions and may pick the session that best suits your schedule. During your orientation session, we will discuss how the class of 2013 spent its 1L summer and will recommend a job hunting timeline. We’ll also explain the functionality of CDOnline, which is the online location for Colorado Law job postings, on-campus interview scheduling and much more. Nov. 1 in Room 307: 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Nov. 2 in Room 307: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm

On Nov. 1 and 2, we will host mandatory CDO orientation. 1Ls MUST attend one of the following five 50-minute sessions and may pick the session that best suits your schedule. During your orientation session, we will discuss how the class of 2013 spent its 1L summer and will recommend a job hunting timeline. We’ll also explain the functionality of CDOnline, which is the online location for Colorado Law job postings, on-campus interview scheduling and much more. Nov. 1 in Room 307: 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Nov. 2 in Room 307: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm

The Career Development Office is holding a workshop for 1Ls to go over the do's and don'ts of resume composition. Plan to take advantage of this workshop, as it will help you get a jump on your summer job search. Jennifer Winslow and Karen Trojanowski will be leading this session.

Every other Wednesday, the CDO will host Wednesday Morning Coffee's with different attorneys from around the area. This casual setting gives students the chance to chat with attorneys in the field and enjoy free coffee and bagels. More information to come...

The ABA’s Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division will present Ethical Considerations in Public Sector Law on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm at the University of Colorado Law School. The program focuses on the unique ethical issues confronted by public lawyers using an entertaining, interactive format. Panelists dramatize short, illustrative hypothetical scenarios with a discussion period following each skit. Topics include: scope of representation, public sector attorney-client privilege issues, candor toward the tribunal, responsibilities of supervisory lawyers, special conflicts of interest for government employees, meritorious claims and contentions, and more. The Division has presented this program many times across the country and it has been universally well-received by government lawyers eager for ethics programming designed specifically for them. CLE credit, including Ethics credit, is being sought for Colorado. To register or obtain additional information about this program, contact Angela Petro (angela.petro@americanbar.org).

The ABA’s Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division is pleased to present our Public Sector Lawyer Career Panel Program on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from noon to 1:00 pm at the University of Colorado Law School. Join us for a discussion led by a variety of government and public sector lawyers on job opportunities and working in the public sector. Learn more about careers in government and meet experienced government lawyers. Find out why they entered public service and what they look for in new hires. Lunch will be served.

Every other Wednesday, the CDO will host Wednesday Morning Coffee's with different attorneys from around the area. This casual setting gives students the chance to chat with attorneys in the field and enjoy free coffee and bagels. More information to come...

The 1L Career Perspectives Lunch Series will bring in engaging and prominent speakers to talk about the various practices of law. We strongly encourage 1Ls to attend at least two sessions of this series. Specific information for this event is coming soon...

The Career Development Office, in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office, will present a program on financing a public service career. The presentation will touch upon possible funding sources for summer public service work and post-graduate public service work. Information regarding the Law School's loan repayment assistance program (LRAP) and loan forgiveness under the federal College Cost Reduction and Access Act will also be shared.

The University of Colorado Law School and the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship present Jeff Bingaman as our featured speaker for the Energy Innovation Series and 5th Annual Shultz Lecture.

The 1L Career Perspectives Lunch Series will bring in engaging and prominent speakers to talk about the various practices of law. We strongly encourage 1Ls to attend at least two sessions of this series. Specific information for this event is coming soon...