Career Services

No matter which summer option you plan to pursue, make sure you’re prepared for the interview.  Even if you are experienced at interviewing, legal interviews can be challenging.  What are lawyers looking for in summer candidates?  What questions are they likely to ask? Learn about legal interviewing from the employer’s point of view.

Please note: Interviews will not be conducted on Saturday, August 27th or Sunday, August 28th

Information for students: https://law-uchicago-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Information for employers: https://law-uchicago-csm.symplicity.com/employers/

Paul Woo will conduct a brief session on this year’s Winter 1L On-Campus Interviewing (OCI).  He will cover the details of the process, including the dates, how to use Symplicity, bidding procedures, etc. 

Any 1L planning to participate in Winter OCI must attend this program.

The Law School’s International Human Rights (IHR) Summer Program is a terrific opportunity for students who are interested in working on international human rights issues over the summer.

This lunch session is specifically tailored to LLMs that will be participating in the NY job fair to help prepare for the interviews.  Even if you are experienced at interviewing, legal interviews can be challenging.  What are lawyers looking for in candidates?  What questions are they likely to ask?  What answers are they looking for?  Learn about lega

Clerkship alumni applications and hiring has increased over the past few years. Prof. Hutchinson will discuss this new trend and application strategies for alumni applicants. Class of 2011 students interested in clerking at any point after graduation should attend this program. 

A Summer Abroad:
Who, What, Where, and HOW?
A Student Panel Sponsored by ILS, APALSA, and the China Law Society

Interested in spending your summer abroad?
We've been there, done that.  We had a blast doing it and gained a ton of awesome experience (and memories).  And now, we'd love to help you do it, too.

Networking is a critical component of every job search. For those of you who are comfortable networking or for those who need some help getting started, join us for an informative session about different strategies and techniques.

Learn how to research judges, how to prepare and submit your applications through the OCS Summer Judicial Internship Program, and how to reach out to judges on your own.

What types of firms are likely to hire 1L students? How challenging is it to find work in a firm as a 1L? Do firms of different sizes offer different opportunities? Learn the ins and outs of 1L law firm hiring.