Schedule a Saturday Appointment w/ The Career Center
Summer Associate Hub – Free Resources for 1Ls
Summer Associate Hubis a free content and resource hub for 1Ls to prepare for the 1L/2L recruiting process.
— The platform includes easy, digestible, and engaging video, interactive, and written content to help students learn about BigLaw practice areas and prepare for the recruiting process.
— Summer Associate Hub also offers live virtual programs with firms throughout the school year, and is planning an in-person job fair this summer.
You can sign up for content/updates for free at https://summerassociatehub.com/newsletter/— and earn free stuff for referring your classmates! Current 1Ls are already signing up for Summer Associate Hub’s newsletter to receive updates and content.
You can also check out the site for free (no account needed) at https://summerassociatehub.com
You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers! All About Transcripts
Every semester, all students (1Ls, 2Ls and 3Ls) should obtain a copy of their official transcript after grades are released. Students can order an official transcript through Webstac or through the Office of the University Registrar. The next bidding deadline is Monday, January 15th @ 11:59 PM CT. 1Ls, If you have not already done so, please order your transcripts before the next bidding deadline.
Below you will find answers to common transcript questions:
When should I order my official transcript? You should order your transcript once you have received all of your 2023 fall semester grades and your cumulative GPA has been calculated in Webstac. If you believe your semester GPA qualifies you for Dean’s List and you want that designation to show on your transcript, you will need to wait until you receive an email from Dean Walsh confirming when the Dean’s List designation will be added to your transcript. If you do not receive your transcript in time for early OCI, please only bid with the university approved grade sheet.
What is the cost? A copy of your official transcript only costs $10. You will only need to purchase one time per semester.
The position I am applying for only requires an unofficial transcript. Should I submit my Webstac unofficial transcript? No. Submit a .pdf copy of your official transcript (see below). Let’s get down in the weeds for a moment. Technically, a transcript is only an official transcript when sent directly from Parchment (the transcript vendor) to the employer recipient. This means that when you forward your .pdf transcript to an employer, it becomes an unofficial transcript. When employers ask applicants to submit their official transcripts, they do not expect (or want) you to order a new transcript through Parchment to be sent directly to them. They expect you to submit a .pdf copy of your official transcript. Bottom line: Unless an employer specifically asks for an official transcript sent to them directly from the university, submit a .pdf of your official transcript for positions that request an official or unofficial transcript.
My official transcript includes a cover page saying that it is not permissible to replicate or forward the document. What should I do? You can disregard this instruction. It is also permissible to delete the “How to Authenticate This Official Transcript” cover page prior to sending your transcript. Deleting this page should also solve any errors that you receive when uploading to Symplicity.
When I bid with my official transcript, the text on the transcript becomes jumbled. How do I fix this? Before uploading your official transcript to Symplicity, open your official transcript with Google Chrome and print to .pdf ( see instruction below). This will allow you to delete the cover page and eliminate any error or encryption that may cause the information to be unreadable.
To print to .pdf, right click on your transcript, select “open with”, chose Google Chrome, select print, and in the printer options, look for an option called “print to PDF” or “PDF creator”. If you have trouble, the Career Center can help you with this., just email your transcript to lawcareers@wustl.edu.
Why Work for Convergint?
About Convergint (a B-2-B, so not much name recognition among law students)
Convergint is a technology and global systems integrator focused on delivering results for our customers through unparalleled service excellence. At Convergint, our top priority is service in every way — service to customers, colleagues, and community. As an integrator, Convergint works alongside a global network of partners and manufacturers to design, install, and service security, fire alarm, life safety, audio-visual, and building automation solutions for enterprise customers. (For example, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74hEgvBbzoE&t=23s).
About the Internship
We are now entering our fourth year of paid 1L summer interns. Several have been invited back for externships, or for work during the semester, and some day we hope to offer one of our former interns permanent employment. I’ll be posting the opportunity in coming weeks, but interested parties can email me their resume directly. They eventually will have to apply as we also require an essay on what inclusion and diversity means to them (200 words or less) as we want to recruit individuals that care about our core values and beliefs.
Our interns have expressed that our internship was instrumental in helping them get their 2L firm jobs, which many of them desire. We offer an in house legal training program, where they are exposed to M&A, commercial contracting, litigation, corporate governance, and compliance. We ask that they designate whether they want commercial, compliance, or litigation as they apply, but they will get exposure to many areas of law. We engage over 100 law firms, many are top ranked. We have had interns from Loyola-Chicago, Wulaw, University of Chicago, Howard, UVA, Minnesota and USC.
Where our interns were employed during 2L summers:
Our interns have secured 2L summer internships at the following firms just as a quick highlight:
- Morgan Lewis
- Milbank
- DLA Piper
- Cooley
- Chicago based immigration law firm
- Rochester, NY based litigation law firm
DID YOU KNOW? Symplicity Events
Did you know that career programming occurs throughout the academic year and over the summer? Even if you have secured employment, you should still learn more about the legal profession by attending Quick Counsels and Career Conversations hosted by the Career Center, Employer info sessions, panels, workshops, receptions, and 1:1 meetings. A good place to locate these events are in this weekly Career Center Newsletter, as well as in Symplicity under “Events” on your home page. Don’t forget to RSVP/register early!
You’re Invited! Baker McKenzie’s 1L Roundtable Discussions | January 2024
We welcome you to join Baker McKenzie for a series of
1L Roundtable Discussions. You will have the opportunity to meet our lawyers, discuss topics related to our Summer Associate Program, and learn about our areas of practice and life as an Associate. The events will start with an introduction followed by small group breakout discussions and opportunity for networking.
Please RSVP for as many sessions as you’d like to attend by Monday, January 15. Each session will be hosted by attorneys from the offices listed for that event.
The 1L Roundtable dates and times by office are:
| Washington, DC | January 25, 2024 at 5:00pm ET | In person |
| Chicago | January 24, 2024 at 5:00pm CT | In person |
| Texas | January 31, 2024 at 5:00pm CT | Virtual |
| California | January 24, 2024 at 12:00pm PT | Virtual |
| New York | January 17, 2024 at 5:00pm ET | In person |
For more information:
| Contact | Office |
| Ginny Mueller | Chicago |
| Nathaniel Brown | New York |
| Audrea Fryar | Los Angeles |
| Sara Jones | Bay Area |
| Kaitlin Kelley | Dallas/ Houston |
| Emily Bae | Washington, DC |
LAST CALL | RSVP – Stinson LLP’s Open House for 1Ls- St. Louis
Please join us for an Open House for 1L students!
Come visit our St. Louis, MO office and meet with attorneys to:
- Discuss your areas of practice interest
- Learn more about large firm practice and our practice areas
- Hear updates on our diversity & inclusion initiatives
- Learn about Stinson’s Summer Associate Program and other job opportunities
The firm has several first-year positions available including our Stinson LLP Equity Fellowships. Please visit our website for more information regarding our Summer Associate Program.
Guest parking is available in the Centene Parking Garage, accessible from Forsyth Blvd. Please bring your ticket to the event for validation. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Stinson’s Attorney Recruiting Team.
*Dress is business casual
| Stinson LLP 7700 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 1100 St. Louis, MO 63105 |
Don’t Miss | Live Virtual 1L Program Showcase Jan 10 – Summer Associate Hub
January 10, 2024, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT
RSVP: https://bit.ly/SAHub-Intro-to-1L-Programs
Summer Associate Hub – 1L Program Showcase (and chance to win a free iPad)
If you are a 1L interested in a law firm 1L summer associate job or preparing for the 2L recruiting process, please see the information below for a virtual event coming up, hosted by Summer Associate Hub.
Summer Associate Hub (popular free content/resource hub for 1Ls preparing for the BigLaw recruiting process) is hosting a Live Virtual 1L Program Showcase on January 10, 2024, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, featuring MoFo, Proskauer, Goodwin, and Troutman Pepper. Here is the link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/SAHub-Intro-to-1L-Programs
Students can learn from these firms about their 1L Summer Programs, tips to succeed as an applicant for 1L programs and 1L summer associate, and other topics. Each firm will also have a breakout room where students can engage further the firm representatives and ask follow-up questions.
All Summer Associate Hub signups will be entered into a raffle for a free iPad (drawing Feb 1)! And for each 1L classmate that you refer you get an additional raffle entry! After signing up, check your confirmation email for your unique referral link, and send it to your classmates!
Cahill Gordon Winter Reception | Jan. 10 | Can’t Attend?
Register HERE | Can’t attend? Create a Talent Profile HERE to show your interest.
Additional Upcoming Winter Receptions:
| Chapman and Cutler | 1.9.24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Chicago, IL | Click Here | RSVP | 1.4.24 |
| DLA Piper | 1.9.24 | 5 PM – 7 PM | Austin, TX | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| DLA Piper | 1.9.24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Boston, MA | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| DLA Piper | 1.9.24 | 5 PM – 7 PM | Chicago, IL | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| DLA Piper | 1.9.24 | 5 PM – 7 PM | Los Angeles, CA | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| DLA Piper | 1.9.24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Miami, FL | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| DLA Piper | 1.9.24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | New York, NY | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| DLA Piper | 1.9.24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Philadelphia, PA | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| DLA Piper | 1.9.24 | 5 PM – 7 PM | San Francisco, CA | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| DLA Piper | 1.9.24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Washington, DC | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| Latham & Watkins | 1.9.24 | 6 PM – 8 PM | Chicago, IL | Click Here | RSVP | 1.1.24 |
| Perkins Coie | 1.9.24 | 9 AM – 10:30 AM | Dallas, TX | Click Here | RSVP | 1.4.24 |
| Stinson | 1.9.24 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | St. Louis, MO | Click Here | RSVP | 1.9.24 |
| Venable | 1.9.24 | 5:30 PM – 7PM | New York, NY | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| Baker Botts | 1.10.24 | 4:30 PM – 6 PM | Washington, DC | Click Here | RSVP | 1.4.24 |
| Cahill | 1.10.24 | 6 PM – 8 PM | New York, NY | Click Here | RSVP | 1.8.24 |
| Jenner & Block | 1.10.24 | 4:45 PM – 7:30 PM | Chicago, IL | Click Here | RSVP | 1.2.24 |
| Reed Smith | 1.10.24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Chicago, IL | Click Here | RSVP | 1.1.24 |
| Lewis Rice | 1.11.24 | 4 PM – 6PM | St. Louis, MO | Click Here | RSVP | 1.5.24 |
| Mintz | 1.11.24 | 5:30 PM – 8 PM | Boston, MA | Click Here | RSVP | 12.22.23 |
| Perkins Coie | 1.11.24 | 5 PM – 6:30 PM | Austin, TX | Click Here | RSVP | 1.4.24 |
| Perkins Coie | 1.11.24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | San Francisco, CA | Click Here | RSVP | 1.4.24 |
| Paul Hastings | 1.11.24 | 5:00 PM | New York, NY | |||
| Spencer Fane | 1.11.24 | 4:30 PM – 6 PM | Springfield, MO | Click Here | RSVP | 1.4.24 |
| Spencer Fane | 1.16.24 | 4:30 PM – 6 PM | St. Louis, MO | Click Here | RSVP | 1.9.24 |
| Vinson & Elkins | 1.17.24 | 5:30 PM – 7 PM | Washington, DC | Click Here | RSVP | 1.10.24 |
| Blank Rome | 1.18.24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | New York, NY | Click Here | RSVP | 1.10.24 |
| Vinson & Elkins | 1.23.24 | 6 PM – 8 PM | New York, NY | Click Here | RSVP | 1.10.24 |
| Husch Blackwell | 1.24.24 | 5 PM – 7 PM | St. Louis, MO | Click Here | RSVP | 1.17.24 |
| Thompson Coburn | 1.31.24 | 5:00 PM | St. Louis, MO | Click Here | RSVP | 1.24.24 |
| Perkins Coie | 2.8.24 | 5 PM – 7 PM | Chicago, IL | Click Here | RSVP | 2.4.24 |
NOW OPEN | Registration for 2024 Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair
Registration Now Open for the
2024 Lavender Law®Conference & Career Fair
Join us this August 7-9, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
Save with early bird rates!
Register now for the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ legal professionals in North America!
Join us for three days of lively CLE and gatherings, networking opportunities, and the largest diversity career fair with LGBTQ+ law students and professionals interested in internship and full-time opportunities.
Members of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association receive substantial discounts on registration. You can join or renew your membership online here.