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This Week at the CDO (Week of September 26, 2016)

Tuesday, September 27: CDO Presents: Social Justice Panel and Workshop – Peggy Browning Foundation – 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Law Campus Law Campus Faculty Meeting Room: The Peggy Browning Foundation will hold a panel and workshop with representatives from the National Labor Relations Board, Legal Services, et al, with student Q&A to follow. A […]

Read Articles on Best Places for Law School Graduates

There are 2 interesting articles to review. The first is titled 2016’s Best Places for Law School Graduates and contains a list by Good Call which “features a slew of off-the-radar towns,” Law.com (sub. req.) reports. The largest city to make the top 10 is Los Angeles, ranked at No. 7. The second is titled Smaller Towns Outrank […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of September 19, 2016)

Wednesday, September 21: CDO Presents: Careers with KPMG – 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM, Law Campus F200: KPMG will be sharing information about their hiring, work that they do and markets they are in. For details, please contact Debbie Rowe-Millwood in the CDO. Wednesday, September 21: CDO Presents: U.S. Navy JAG Corps Information Session – […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of September 12, 2016)

Wednesday, September 14:  CDO Presents: Judicial Clerkship Panel Discussion – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Law School Campus Room E-265: Four current and former law clerks will be on hand to discuss their clerkship experiences and the value of clerkships. Informative meeting for students interested post-graduate judicial clerkships. For additional details and information, please email […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of August 22, 2016)

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome our new students to UM Law! Friday, August 26, 2016: Miami Law Externship Program – Mandatory Orientation – 12:30 PM – 2:20 PM, Law Campus E265: Mandatory orientation for the Fall 2016 externs of the Miami Law Externship Program. Wednesday, August 30:  Mock Interview Program, (Phase II) – CDO. […]

Read “10 Ways To Become A 360-Degree Lawyer”!

Whether you’re a millennial joining the profession or a seasoned veteran, the challenges posed by the current legal market compel everyone to adapt and innovate. Take inventory of your skills. Recognize your strengths, and identify any weaknesses that could jeopardize your potential for success. To read the top 10 tips that will help you develop […]

U.S. Department of Justice Career Information Fair

Washington, D.C. area legal interns are invited to meet DOJ attorneys and recruitment professionals to learn more about DOJ employment and volunteer opportunities, including the Attorney General’s Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program. When:                   Thursday, July 7, 2016, in the Great Hall from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Where:                 Robert F. Kennedy Main Justice Building, […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of March 28, 2016)

Wednesday, March 30, 2016: Careers in Patent Law and the Patent Bar Exam – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Law School Campus Room E-265: Practising Law Institute will meet with Patent-Bar-eligible students to talk about careers in intellectual property law and the Patent Office Exam. For any questions, please contact the CDO.

You’re Invited to a Webinar on: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S HONORS PROGRAM AND SUMMER LAW INTERN PROGRAM AT DOJ

You’re Invited to a Webinar on: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S HONORS PROGRAM AND SUMMER LAW INTERN PROGRAM AT DOJ. Hosted by: Rena J. Cervoni, Deputy Director and Trisha A. Fillbach, Assistant Director, Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management. In a brief webinar, we will discuss the timeline, eligibility, application, and answer your questions about the process. […]

This Week at the CDO (Weeks of February 29, 2016)

Wednesday, March 2, 2016: 18th Annual Informational Career Fair  – 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM – Law School Campus Bricks 1:Meet with attorneys from government, business, law firms and public interest organizations. Hear about their practice areas and experience while you network. For additional information and details, please contact Debbie Rowe-Millwood at the CDO.