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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS WEEK| LAVENDER LAW CONFERENCE | 5.15

Take part in the largest LGBTQ+ legal career fair. Registration for the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair is now open!

The conference is set to take place in Los Angeles, California July 28th through 30th. While registration fees are not refundable, “early bird” pricing (10% off registration) will continue until May 15th.

With over 1,700 professionals attending, 150+ recruiters, and attendance from the biggest corporate legal teams in business, this is your chance to network, connect and unite! 

Register here.

JUST THE BEGINNING PRESENTS TEA TIME WITH ATTORNEYS | 5.25

Just the Beginning- a Pipeline Organization is hosting the Tea-Time with Attorney’s Virtual Program for law students this May. Tea-Time with Attorneys is a virtual program that exposes students to various legal career paths and helps them navigate the legal field.

Tea Time with Attorneys includes:

  • An attorney panel discussion that covers the essential skills necessary to succeed in law school and
  • Breakout sessions where students can ask lawyers questions and delve more deeply into the skills needed for law school and legal careers. 

This free program will be held on May 25, 2021. Interested students register here.

APPLY TO THE 2022 BAKER DONELSON DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP | 5.31

The 2022 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship application is now available!  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 application deadline is May 31st. Click here to register.

Engage with the Career Center

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

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSING| LAVENDER LAW CONFERENCE | 5.15

Take part in the largest LGBTQ+ legal career fair. Registration for the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair is now open!

The conference is set to take place in Los Angeles, California July 28th through 30th. While registration fees are not refundable, “early bird” pricing (10% off registration) will continue until May 15th.

With over 1,700 professionals attending, 150+ recruiters, and attendance from the biggest corporate legal teams in business, this is your chance to network, connect and unite! 

Register here.

Register for Polsinelli’s Virtual Open House | 5.19

Register before May 19th to join Polsinelli‘s first ever Zoom open house recruiting event for summer 2022. The event takes place June 9th. Polsinelli’s LGBTQ+ Attorney Resource Group will host the event and will focus on members of WashULaw’s LGBTQ+ law students and their allies. 

Get a head start on fall recruiting as Polsinelli’s C-suite and other attorneys provide you a glimpse into life at Polsinelli.

What You’ll Learn

  • What Associate life is like
  • How the firm adapted during the pandemic
  • Discover what opportunities you might find within our Departments and Practice Groups
  • Learn about Polsinelli’s culture
  • Register now.

JUST THE BEGINNING PRESENTS TEA TIME WITH ATTORNEYS | 5.25

Just the Beginning- a Pipeline Organization is hosting the Tea-Time with Attorney’s Virtual Program for law students this May. Tea-Time with Attorneys is a virtual program that exposes students to various legal career paths and helps them navigate the legal field.

Tea Time with Attorneys includes:

  • An attorney panel discussion that covers the essential skills necessary to succeed in law school and
  • Breakout sessions where students can ask lawyers questions and delve more deeply into the skills needed for law school and legal careers. 

This free program will be held on May 25, 2021. Interested students register here.

APPLY TO THE 2022 BAKER DONELSON DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP | 5.31

The 2022 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship application is now available!  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 application deadline is May 31st. Click here to register.