KU Law Office of Career Services

01/09/2023

It's not too late to RSVP for Spencer Fane's 1L Open House this Wednesday! Details below.

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Wednesday, January 11, 4:30-6:00 pm
RSVP by January 9

Spencer Fane welcomes first-year law students to an open house in our Downtown-Kansas City office. Feel free to stop by and see our beautiful space, meet Spencer Fane attorneys and enjoy drinks and appetizers.

Spencer Fane Office
1000 Walnut, Suite 1400
Kansas City, MO 64106

Please RSVP by January 9 at the following link:

Spencer Fane

12/08/2022

Employers: are you hiring? We’re proud to be part of the National Public Law School Alliance. Meet a diverse pool of students from 25 U.S. law schools on Feb. 24 at our free virtual recruiting program:

Nationwide Recruiting Program – Spring 2023 The schools of the National Public Law School Alliance (NPLSA) are excited to offer a nationwide virtual recruiting program to employers from the East Coast to the West Coast and the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes. We are combining our resources to offer ...

11/28/2022

Husch Blackwell First-Year Law Student Reception
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 | 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Husch Blackwell
4801 Main Street, 10th Floor
Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Husch Blackwell cordially invites first-year law students to attend a reception with members of our Hiring and Recruiting Committees to learn more about our firm and summer program. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. We hope you can join us. Please note this event is casual dress (jeans acceptable).

RSVP
Kindly respond to Kate Farrington ([email protected]) by noon CST on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Include the subject line "RSVP 1L Reception"

Learn more about the firm here: https://www.huschblackwell.com/

Commitment to Safety Husch Blackwell continues to be committed to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our attendees, staff, and vendors by creating a safe, inclusive, and positive event experience. As part of that commitment, we ask you to evaluate your health prior to the event and cancel if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptom and/or have known exposure to a positive COVID-19 case in the 10 days prior to the event. An exception is made if you have tested negative twice in the previous 24–36-hour period using a Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test and wear a mask over your mouth and nose at all times at the event. We support those who choose to wear a mask and encourage masks to be worn when the CDC tracked COVID-19 community levels are medium or high. We will adapt our procedures and communicate updates as guidance evolves. By registering to attend this event you agree to comply with Husch Blackwell’s Commitment to Safety as listed above.

11/17/2022

2023 DAPP Direct Virtual Job Placement Fair

Save the Date: 02.10.23

The Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program (DAPP) is excited to host our 6th Annual National Job Placement Fair! Applications open now.

The DAPP Direct Job Placement Fair gives 1L law students the opportunity to interview for a paid internship with a law firm and/or corporation during the summer after their 1L year. Selected students must attend the DAPP Direct Job Fair, which typically takes place in February. Selected students must also attend the client-readiness boot camp and other professional development training sessions as required. For 2023, the Fair will be virtual.

1L Women of Color Law Students may register for an account and apply at: www.tinyurl.com/DAPPDirect2023. All students who apply by the November 30th priority deadline are GUARANTEED a first round interview!

More information here: https://dapprogram.org/dapp-direct/ https://dapprogram.org/dapp-direct/

11/07/2022

Baker Donelson 1L Holiday Party
Monday, December 19
5-6:30 pm
165 Madison Avenue, Suite 2000, Memphis TN

Please join us for a 1L Holiday Party
Monday, December 19
5-6:30 pm
165 Madison Avenue, Suite 2000, Memphis TN
Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 13th
to Angie Griffin at [email protected]
Baker Donelson

11/04/2022

Vault Law 1L Diversity Career Readiness Summit
November 10, 2022
10 AM - 4 PM ET
Featuring a Keynote Speaker and Panel Discussions

The goal of this 2nd annual Vault Law event is to help diverse 1L students get a head start on their legal careers.

More information & registration here: https://firsthand.co/blogs/vaults-law-blog-legal-careers-and-industry-news/register-for-vault-laws-1l-diversity-summit?utm_campaign=Law11322&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&id_mc=143157087

Panel Discussions:
• 10:00 – 11:00am ET: Keynote Speaker
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET: FINDING AND USING MENTORS TO GROW IN YOUR LEGAL CAREER
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET: HANDLING MICROAGGRESSIONS IN LAW SCHOOLS AND AT FIRMS
• 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET: CAREER PATHS: HOW DID YOU GET HERE?
• 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET: SUCCEEDING AT A FIRM WHILE MAINTAINING YOUR INDIVIDUALITY

Vault Law is hosting a 1L Diversity Summit on November 10, 2022. Read about it and learn how to register here.

10/28/2022

Military Service and the Practice of Law- Stinson LLP Panel

Monday, November 7
2 - 3 p.m. CT

Veterans Employee Resource Group Event

Join us virtually for an informative and engaging panel event, "Military Service and the Practice of Law." A panel of current, former, and prospective Stinson attorneys will discuss what inspired them to practice law, how their military service has helped shape their practice, and the ways in which our firm supports them as veterans. Attendees will learn about how each of the panelists have leveraged their experiences in the military to find success at different stages in their careers.

Veterans Employee Resource Group Event
Join us virtually for an informative and engaging panel event, "Military Service and the Practice of Law." A panel of current, former, and prospective Stinson attorneys will discuss what inspired them to practice law, how their military service has helped shape their practice, and the ways in which our firm supports them as veterans. Attendees will learn about how each of the panelists have leveraged their experiences in the military to find success at different stages in their careers.
Please register online to attend this virtual event.

Moderator
• Ben Eastburn, Veterans ERG Chair, Minneapolis

Panelists
• Allison Kruse, Associate
• Brigadier General Steve Schemenauer, Partner
• James Schoeberl, Assistant Attorney General
• Zack Taylor, Stinson Summer Associate

Please register online to attend this virtual event:

If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify us at least seven days prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements.

10/20/2022

No Straight Path: Strategies for Overcoming Setbacks and Finding Satisfaction and Success in the Law – Failed Bar Attempt(s), Job Rejection(s), and Bad Grade(s) Be Damned!

November 8, 12:30-1:30 pm ET (Zoom)

Register Here: https://fordham.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodOGsrz8pGNNoG71JkeNcMuwGusMftmKu

We're so used to seeing shiny resumes and career highlights on social media, but rarely do we see the sometimes harrowing and oftentimes wondering story behind it. When we do, it's usually from a memoir at the end.

In this program, Jordana Alter Cofino (from Fordham University Law School) and Ashley Menzies Babatunde will discuss overcoming setbacks and offer guidance for law students and recent graduates navigating their legal careers. Ashley will share her personal struggle with the bar exam and unpack some of the lessons learned along the way, including practical tips for overcoming career setbacks. Ashley and Jordana will also discuss reining in perfectionism and redefining self-worth and how to cultivate a growth mindset to achieve wellbeing and success as an attorney.

We're so used to seeing shiny resumes and career highlights on social media, but rarely do we see the sometimes harrowing and oftentimes wondering story behind it. In this program, Jordana Alter Confino and Ashley Menzies Babatunde will discuss overcoming setbacks and offer guidance for law students...

10/20/2022

Webinars: Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice - Three Opportunities to Attend!

The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM) is hosting three webinars: Tuesday, November 8, Wednesday, November 9, and Thursday, November 10, 2022, introducing law students to DOJ’s Volunteer Legal Internship Program. We will share information about summer and academic-year vacancies, the application process, and answer frequently asked questions. Students may attend any one of the webinars listed below and can access the webinars at the following links:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 – 3:00 PM ET

Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Link: Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice
Event Password: VLIPWebinar23
Access Code (if needed): 2763 515 7626

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 – 12:00 PM ET

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Link: Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice
Event Password: VLIPWebinar23
Access Code (if needed): 2764 171 8934

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022 – 1:00 PM ET

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Link: Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice
Event Password: VLIPWebinar23
Access Code (if needed): 2763 399 4715

Call-in number: +1-415-527-5035 | Access Code: Listed Above
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10/07/2022

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Office of General Counsel
Legal Honors Program Informational Sessions (Virtual)
October 12, 2022
12:30 PM EDT / 9:30 AM PDT
3:30 PM EDT /12:30 PM PDT

To join either virtual session on Microsoft Teams, click here: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_N2MxYjEzODYtMzgwZS00NTNmLWI4YTYtOTFlMDlkOGEwMzNi%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522615524c5-22e9-4bcd-a893-1180a53fc7b2%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%252248c0f07a-c000-4ad3-8d74-8f2a12c7c508%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=63c42c15-e700-4614-a7ce-ed2a6cc165f2&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true

- Hear from recent Legal Honors Graduates
- Learn about building a career at HUD
- Find out about the application process
- Question & Answer Session

Scan the QR code to apply for the 2023-2024 Legal Honors Class

10/04/2022

Looking for the best job around? You found it - Career Services Student Assistant! Come work with us!

Apply on Symplicity job post #19054.

09/26/2022

24 HOURS OF WICHITA
October 14-15
SIGN-UPS OPEN DURING LUNCH HOUR ON WEDS., SEPTEMBER 28

1Ls: Come see what Wichita has to offer for aspiring lawyers - meet practicing attorneys and enjoy an all-expenses paid trip including tours, meals, and more! Limited to 20 1L students.

You do not have to have a prior connection to Wichita to attend.

Itinerary includes:
- Old Town Wichita real estate tour
- Happy hour networking event with Wichita firms
- Wichita Art Museum tour
- Networking brunch with Wichita attorneys

HOW TO SIGN UP

At 12:30 pm on Wednesday, September 28, a Symplicity workshop called 24 Hours of Wichita will open. It is capped at 25 RSVPs – 20 participants and 5 alternates. Make sure you’re available to participate BEFORE you sign up; if you need to drop out after signing up, let Meredith and Stacey know. They will then contact the alternate attendees in order of sign-up.

Spots usually go very fast, so if you want to go, be ready right at 12:30 pm.

Check your email for more information.