Professional Development

Meet with a Peer Career Advisor Over Winter Break

by | Dec 15, 2023 | Network & Engage, Professional Development

We have some of our wonderful PCA’s available to go over your materials, networking strategy, job searching strategy and more over winter break. To schedule a time, email the PCA directly & meet virtually.

Celia Shen | 12.26.23 – 1.3.24 | 1-3pm CT
Aleece Hanson | 12.26.23 – 1.3.24 | 11am – 1pm CT
Luke Gallion | 12.26.23 -1.3.24 | Time Varies
TJ Powell | 1.8.23 – 1.12.24 | Times Varies
Kassie Le-Huynh | 12.18, 12.20, 12.27, 1.3, 1.8 & 1.10 | 1-4pm CT

The Career Center is open during winter break, check Symplicity for availability. We will be closed in observance of university holidays:
December 22 – December 25, 2023 and December 29, 2023 – January 1, 2024.

It’s Time…. RSVP for 1L Employer Networking Events In A City Near You!

by | Dec 15, 2023 | Network & Engage, Professional Development

Check out networking opportunities going on in your city or a city near you this winter HERE [NEW ADDITIONS ADDED DAILY]. Help us get the WashULaw name out and make great connections, don’t forget to RSVP EARLY, some events have limited space!
Let us help you map out your winter networking plan and tell us where you will be over winter break HERE.

We’ve Got You Covered | Virtual Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference [2.3.24]

by | Dec 15, 2023 | Jobs, Network & Engage, Professional Development, Public Service

MPILCC is awesome! If you have any interest in working in the public sector this summer or after graduation, MPILCC  is for you!

What is MPILCC?

  • MPILCC is the Midwest’s largest public interest job fair where students from law schools across the Midwest, interview for summer and post-graduate public interest jobs.
  • The job fair is free for students and employers.
  • Participants include over 300 law students, 60 employers and 30 law schools.
  • Held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 over virtual platforms.
  • Learn more on the MPILCC website. View participating employers HERE.

A spot has been reserved for students on behalf of the Career Center. There will be an opportunity in January to withdraw your registration. 

At the start of January 2024, check your inbox for further registration information.

Save The Date: Baker McKenzie 1L Roundtable Discussions [Multiple Days]

by | Dec 15, 2023 | Jobs, Network & Engage, Professional Development

Please Join Us!

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

We look forward to meeting you!

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

Bain Hosts a Webinar for Advanced Degrees | Attend 12.12

by | Dec 8, 2023 | Professional Development

The ADvantage Experience: A Webinar for Advanced Degrees

Tuesday, December 12 | 7:00 – 8:00pm EST

Join this webinar to learn more about the ADvantage Program, a week-long spring program hosted by most of Bain’s North American offices and open exclusively to Advanced Degree candidates.*

We’ll take a deep dive into the ADvantage program, including what a potential day-to-day schedule can look like while being staffed to a real Bain case team for the program week.  We’ll cover the details of the application timeline and interview process, and you’ll also hear from past ADvantage participants about their ADvantage experience. Bain’s Advanced Degree recruiting team will also be sharing resume and cover letter tips, along with some insights on what makes applicants stand out in the ADvantage application process.

Advanced registration is required
Click here to register