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Extended: 6.13 | THE 2022 BAKER DONELSON DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

by | Jun 1, 2021 | Jobs, Succeed

The application deadline for the 2022 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship has been extended!  Now is due June 13th. Three diverse rising 2L law students will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2022 in one of Baker Donelson’s offices. Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $10,000, which will be paid prior to the student’s third year of law school, to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.

For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit their website.

The new application deadline is June 13. Click here to register.

Recruiting Season Is Approaching… But Wait!

by | May 28, 2021 | Jobs, Professional Development, Succeed

The Career Center has prepared for the upcoming recruiting season and we have a short checklist for you to get started:

  • Symplicity: Check that your class year, grad year and degree have been updated correctly.
  • Register: To participate in the MCGC Interview Program, register HERE. Registrations will be approved starting JUNE 1. View Employers JUNE
  • Mark Your Calendar: Attend the Recruiting Kick Off & Logistics Program Friday, June 4 via Zoom 12-1PM CST
  • Finalize Your Bidding Documents:  Submit your resume and cover letter here for review and approval by the Career Center.

If you have any questions or corrections please contact Tanya at tbishop@wustl.edu.

Oh the Places You’ll Go | Job Fairs

by | May 28, 2021 | Jobs, Professional Development, Succeed

In addition to WashULaw’s on and off campus recruiting programs, there are job fairs all over and we want to try our best to help you save the date and plan ahead. Be sure to check Symplicity often for employer events and job fair additions throughout the summer. Add important dates to your calendar and don’t forget to register in advance, many job fairs are open for registration now with deadlines this week!

It’s simple… Log into Symplicity > Events > Workshops

ENGAGE WITH THE CAREER CENTER

by | May 28, 2021 | Career Services, Professional Development, Succeed

Need to schedule an appointment or want to view events with the Career Center? Use Symplicity. Want to be more spontaneous? Drop in with Zoom & Teams! Here’s how:

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:

DROP IN/ QUICK QUESTION:

  • Microsoft Teams [LawCareers@wustl.edu] M-F 8:30AM – 5PM CT
  • Zoom Daily 12-1PM CT
  • Thursdays via Zoom 7:30-8AM CT or 4-4:30PM CT

VIRTUAL NETWORKING PROGRAM | SIGN UP BY 5.26

by | May 14, 2021 | Career Services, Jobs, Succeed

The Career Center is inviting you to link up this summer with experienced attorneys in your target cities and/or practice areas through the Summer Virtual Networking Program (VNP). Sign-up here, and we will match you with an attorney for a virtual meeting. 

WHAT IS THE SUMMER VIRTUAL NETWORKING PROGRAM, AND WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?

The VNP is an opportunity for you to build your legal network, practice your interview skills, and learn more about the practice of law in one of your target cities and/or practice areas. You let us know your target cities and practices, and the Career Center matches you with an experienced attorney, many of whom are WashU Law alums. During your virtual meeting, you will practice key skills, including interviewing, information gathering, and networking.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Sign up here! Please complete this form by Wednesday, May 26th.

HOW DO YOU MAKE THE MATCH?

No need to try to beat the algorithm here. The Career Center will take your target areas and personally match you with an attorney that practices law in your desired geographical and/or practice area. We can’t promise that everyone will get their first choice, but we strive to ensure everyone has a meaningful experience.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

After you submit the Google form, we will work to make the best attorney match for you based on the targets you give us. We will send you the contact information for your attorney match, and you will take the lead in reaching out and scheduling a virtual meeting. The meetings will occur in June or July, at a time that is mutually convenient for you and your attorney match.

Feel free to reach out to Joni Forster in the Career Center, if you have any additional questions. We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity to link up and grow your network through this summer’s VNP.

FROST BROWN TODD DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP | 7.2

by | May 14, 2021 | Career Services, Jobs, Succeed

The Frost Brown Todd Diversity Scholarship has shifted their recruitment timeline up in order to better reach students before the fall semester. Interested students must fill out this linked application on or before July 2nd. Continue reading for details.

THE SCHOLARSHIP

Frost Brown Todd is committed to building and maintaining, as a central and permanent part of our legal culture, a diverse and inclusive team environment. As part of that commitment, Frost Brown Todd is proud to announce 2021 Diversity Scholarship award details:

  • Given to five $2,000 scholarships to law students of different backgrounds and varied life experiences
  • Awarded to incoming 1L’s, 2L’s, 3L’s, or part-time law students
  • Does not include an offer of employment

HOW TO APPLY

Before July 2nd: