This Week at the CDO (Week of March 21, 2011)
Welcome back from spring break! We hope you enjoyed your time off from classes. To help you settle back into the swing of things, the CDO will not be holding any events this week. However, starting next week through the end of the semester, the CDO will be hosting some great events including its “How To” series and the inaugural 1L Progressive Lunch. Here is a preview of what is to come during the remainder of the semester:
THE CDO “HOW TO” SERIES: As the school year comes to an end, the CDO presents a series of “How To” presentations to help get you ready for the summer and beyond:
HOW TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS: MASTERING THE LEGAL MARKET AND FINDING THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES – Thursday, March 31st at 12:30 p.m. in Room 109
Join Scott Hodes, LL.M. ’05, Southeast Director of Lateral Link, LLC, for an in-depth, interactive discussion about positioning yourself for success in the legal market.
HOW TO FLY SOLO RIGHT OUT OF LAW SCHOOL WITH SPENCER ARONFELD – Wednesday, April 6th at 12:30 p.m. in Room 109
Hear Spencer Aronfeld ’92 discuss how he successfully started his own practice right after graduation.
HOW TO GET THE JOB YOU REALLY WANT – Thursday, April 7th at 12:30 p.m. in Room 109
Robert Coppel, Director of Training and Professionalism at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office will teach you the“4Ps” that will give you an edge over your competitors during interviews.
HOW TO SUCCEED AS A SUMMER ASSOCIATE – Tuesday, April 12th at 12:30 p.m. in Room 109
Join attorneys, recruiting coordinators and former summer associates to learn what to expect and how to make the most of your experience this summer.
HOW TO SUCCEED AS A SUMMER INTERN – Wednesday, April 13th at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108
Working for a judge this summer? Government agency? Public interest organization? Join those who have been in your shoes before and get tips on what you can expect and how to put your best foot forward.
1L PROGRESSIVE LUNCH: Replacing our long running Firm Night program, the 1L Progressive Lunch will give members of the Class of 2013 an opportunity to meet attorneys and recruiting coordinators from some of the largest firms in Miami. The lunch will take place on Wednesday, March 30th at the University of Miami Alumni Center. RSVP is required. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Lori Lorenzo of the Career Development Office.
Also coming soon: information about Fall Recruiting 2011.