Student Services

Beyond the Casebook: Hot Topics in Family Law - Weds. Nov. 16, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. Profs. Josh Gupta-Kagan, Clare Huntington, and Elizabeth Scott will discuss family law issues generating legal, social, and political controversy. Topics will include reproductive autonomy for minors, the abolition of the child welfare system, the regulation of corporal punishment, access to gender-affirming care for trans youth, parental control over school curricula, and much more. Click here for the event page.

Judicial Clerkships

Interested in a summer judicial internship? This week we will share information regarding judges that are hiring 1L summer interns. Keep an eye out on our Courseworks page for an announcement!

Nuts & Bolts of Applying for Summer Judicial Internships - Mon. Nov. 21, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 101. OJC and upper-year students who served as summer judicial interns will host a conversation about applying for summer judicial internship positions and interning in chambers. Please click here to RSVP so we can order the appropriate amount of food. If you have any questions, please submit them in advance.

The Clerkships Whisper Network: What It Is; Whether It's Broken; and How to Fix It and Improve the Clerkship Experience for Every Law Clerk - Thurs. Nov. 17, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 309. OJC and Student Senate will host a robust discussion about the challenges presented; current solutions; and The Legal Accountability Project's proposals to ensure that every law clerk has a positive clerkship experience. Please click here to RSVP so that we order the appropriate amount of food. If you have any questions, please submit them in advance.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Registration Services

Fall 2022 Exams: Individualized exam schedules will be available on LawNet on Thurs. Nov. 17.

Registration Timeline:
Mon. Nov. 21 - Pre-Registration results and schedules available in LawNet.
Tues. Nov. 22, 12:00 p.m - Tues. Nov. 29, 12:00 p.m. - Legal Methods II Switch Request Period

Social Justice Initiatives

Today! SJI Monday: Lawyering for Change with Prof. Susan Strum - Mon. Nov. 14, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. Click here for more information.

The Chocolate War: Film Discussion with Terry Collingsworth - Wed. Nov. 16, 12:10-1:10 p.m., Virtual. Registration is required. Click here for more information and to register.

Summer Public Interest Jobs: You can now start applying for summer public interest jobs! We recommend starting with a list of 15-20 to apply to over the next couple of months. One way to apply: the Public Interest Legal Career (PILC) Fair hosts 250+ employers and will be held virtually Feb. 3-4. Click here for more information.

SJI Adviser Appointments: Make an appointment with an SJI adviser via Symplicity - the earlier, the better - to discuss your interests and goals, and to construct a job search plan.

Get all the public interest news in our SJI newsletter. 

Career Services

Summer Positions: Please remember that you may begin to apply to private sector employers on or after November 15. Many positions are listed on Symplicity and will continue to be updated frequently as employers continue to post.

Professional Attire: CLS students in need of professional interview attire are invited to connect with The Wardrobe for a free virtual meeting with a personal stylist, who will help you pick out a high-quality, pre-loved outfit. Interested students, please complete this form to receive more information.

In-Person Employer Event: Lazard Company Overview & Info. Session - Today, Nov. 14, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 101. Click here to register.

Program Reminder: Presenting Yourself in a Private Sector Interview - Tues. Nov. 15, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106.

Program Recordings: Please click here to view recordings of recent OCS programs: Making Connections: Networking for 1Ls, and Pathway to Private Sector Careers. We will post additional programs as soon as they are available.

Virtual Employer Programs: Students may register here for upcoming virtual programs hosted by Kirkland, Meyer Nave, Mintz Levin, Perkins Coie, Latham & Watkins, and more.

Contact the Office of Career Services