MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR! BY CLAIRE O’BRIEN
If you’re interested in pursuing a public interest career, you should plan to attend the unparalleled 2019 Equal Justice Works Career Fair on October 18-19, 2019!
What is it?
The Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair is the largest national public interest legal career fair, bringing together more than 200 public interest employers to conduct interviews for full-time positions and internships.
More than 1,400 law students from over 150 law schools attend the conference to participate in workshops and informal “table talk” discussions, receive résumé advice, and network with fellow law students and legal professionals. Additionally, there are opportunities for prescheduled interviews – in 2018, 3,300 interviews were conducted over the course of the two-day event. Students are encouraged to apply and interview with as many organizations as they are interested in. All interviews are 20 minutes long and are conducted in a large ballroom-like setting at the hotel.
When is it?
The 2019 Conference & Career Fair is Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA.
Overview of timeline/registration and bidding for preselected interviews:
- August 12 – September 15, 11:59 p.m. ET:
Student and recent graduate registration and application for prescheduled interviews
*Students must apply for any prescheduled interviews by September 15, 11:59 p.m. ET
- September 16 – October 19:
Student and recent graduate registration for workshops and table talk (prescheduled interview application period closed)
- September 16 – September 27, midnight ET:
Employer application review and interview selections
*All employers will make their interview selections and notify students by September 27, 11:59 p.m. ET
- September 28 – October 6, midnight ET:
All students will have been notified of their acceptances for prescheduled interviews unless otherwise contacted and will be able to sign up for specific interview times. Interview slots must be selected by October 6, midnight ET.
- October 18 – 19:
Conference and Career Fair
How do I register?
Here is the link: https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/conference-and-career-fair/for-attendees/law-students-graduates/
Registration is $25 per student, and is non-refundable. All students must register in order to participate in prescheduled interviews, Table Talk, and to attend conference sessions, including the keynote. If you are planning to attend, don’t forget that WashU can assist with some of your expenses. Bring receipts to the Career Center’s Keidra Pelloquin to get your $25 registration fee and $75 in travel expenses reimbursed.
Questions? Drop in or email Claire.