Career and Professional Development Center

Typical 1L Fall Curriculum

1L Professional Development Curriculum - Fall Semester

October - November 2008

1L CAREER CENTER OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 8:30 am - 1Ls are invited to drop by the CPDC suite to meet our staff and have a cup of coffee while perusing all of the resources that the Career Center has to offer.

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING STARTS

Monday, November 3, 2008 - Be sure to take advantage of counseling to develop your personal professional development goals and plan by meeting with our counselors anytime on or after November 3.

RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP

Thursday, October 23, 2008, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm - The Career and Professional Development Center staff discuss crafting excellent resumes and cover letters for any legal employer – public or private sector.

SUMMER JOB PANEL WITH 2L AND 3Ls

Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 12:15 pm - 2L and 3L students share their 1L job-searching experiences and advice.

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

Monday, November 3, 2008, 12:15 pm - The Career and Professionaland Professional development staff hosts an interactive discussion on the fundamentals of professional etiquette and how to make a lasting positive impression during interviews and summer work. Lunch provided.