Career Center

Career Center

Welcome to the Career Center

Why did you come to law school? What are you most passionate about? What does your future look like, and what path will you take to get there?

At the Career Center we know that there is no one definition of success, but believe that it is most often found at the crossroads of preparation and opportunity. » More

News, Announcements, & Tips

  • 2010 Summer Research Assistant Positions
    The Law School’s Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility is looking for at least two students to work for the Center over the summer break, including working with Professors Jim Coleman and Theresa Newman on Wrongful Convictions Clinic cases and other special projects relating to postconviction criminal law.

  • Video Conference Interviews
    For students planning Video Conference Interviews with employers, please visit http://www.law.duke.edu/career/employer/videoconf. There is information on the bottom of the page about how to set this up with the Career Center.

  • The MPRE Information Booklet
    The online version of The 2010 MPRE Information Booklet and registration information appears at www.act.org/mpre or www.ncbex.org.

  • Finding & Funding Summer Public Interest
    If you missed the event Finding & Funding Summer Public Interest on January 26, the PowerPoint presentation, application, and information can be found on the 1L and 2L/3L Toolkits. If you have additional questions, please let us know.

  • CPDC Blog
    Be sure to check out the CPDC Blog on a regular basis for event and employer news, articles of interest, general search tips, and more!

  • Informational Interviewing and Other Critical Networking Techniques in the Job Search
    1Ls, if you were unable to attend our program on Tuesday, January 19, you can find the PowerPoint presentation on the 1L toolkit. Contact the Career Center for the login information.

  • Reduction of Fees for Bar Review Courses Summer 2010
    Duke Law School is excited to announce that, in conjunction with Bar-Bri, it will be able to award $15,000 to reduce the fee for bar review courses for students taking a course in summer 2010 for certain states. Class of 2010 graduates not receiving financial support from an employer that could be used to pay for a review course, and whose professional plans embody the Blueprint principles or the public service aspirations of the legal profession as described in a written application, are encour

  • Income-Based Repayment
    The Department of Education has published a comprehensive list of Questions and Answers regarding the Income-Based Repayment plan. Remember, you may qualify for portions of IBR irrespective of the nature of your employer. For further information or advice, contact the Career Center or John Ahlers in the Financial Aid Office. Visit Income-Based Repayment for more information.