Category: Law Firms

How to Succeed as a Summer Associate – TOMORROW

If you are a 1L or 2L spending the summer at a law firm this year, you won’t want to miss OCS's annual How to Succeed as a Summer Associate program -- TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 17 at 3:30 p.m. in McDonough 201. Come and hear from a panel of recruiting professionals about how to approach your summer, including sealing the deal and getting that offer at the end of the summer.

The panelists, who have seen it all when it comes to summer associate programs, include: Robert O. Edwards (Director of Attorney Recruitment and Development, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York); Demetria Johnson (Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Hogan Lovells in Washington, DC); and Benjamin Rippeon, (Partner and Head of Georgetown Recruiting, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Washington, DC)

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 10:24 AM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E | Law Firms | OCS / OPICS Programs

1L Law Firm Spotlight - Chapman and Cutler

For the week, in anticipation of the upcoming 1L Law Firm Reception on April 11, Hoya Headlines will profile some of the participants in blog posts provided by these firms.  The next profile is from Chapman and Cutler, who will be on-campus at the reception on April 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Sport & Fitness Lobby...please click on the headline above for the firm profile.

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 12:00 PM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | Law Firms

International Internship opportunity in Chile - apply now!

Claro y Cia (http://www.claro.cl/es/index.html) in Chile is looking for a summer intern to work exclusively in their IP group.  They are looking for a candidate with Spanish language skills. Claro y Cia has hosted a Georgetown intern for 14 years, and this will be their 15th year participating in the International Internship Program.  Please note that the internship is unpaid and does not have potential for long term employment.  In addition, please note that we reserve the right to pull resumes that do not meet the Spanish requirement.  Interested students should send their resumes to tucker@law.georgetown.edu by Thursday, April 11th by noon with the subject line “Opportunity in Chile”. 

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 3:24 PM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E | International Internships | Law Firms

REMINDER Upcoming Program - Boston Legal: Tips From the Inside on Succeeding in your 2L Job Search

Boston Legal:  Tips From the Inside on Succeeding in  your 2L Job Search

Date: Thursday, April 11
Time: 12:15 – 1:30
Location: Office of Career Services, McDonough 328

If you're even thinking of applying for summer associate positions with Boston firms through OCI, you won't want to miss this program.  Mike Kaufman, Director of Legal Recruiting, and Associate Emily Hodge (’06) from Choate Hall & Stewart will introduce you to Boston's large law firm landscape and help you craft your Boston job search strategy.  In this program, they will discuss:
 
•    An overview of the Boston market -- including all Boston offices that hire summer associates
•    Landing interviews with firms that do not recruit On Campus
•    Strategies for converting On Campus Interviews into callback interviews
•    Succeeding in callback interviews
•    Your step-by-step timeline for preparing for August recruiting
•    What you can do now to enhance your likelihood of success in OCI, and
•    An inside glimpse into how and when Choate's Hiring Committee makes offer decisions
 
Please join Mike from 12:15 – 1:30 in OCS.  Lunch will be provided!  Please RSVP using the Events tab in Symplicity.  Also, Mike has offered to meet with students interested in the Boston market for individual 20 minute appointments.  To sign up for an appointment, please visit OCS...please click on the headline above for additional information.
 

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 12:40 PM - Categories: Law Firms | OCS / OPICS Programs

1L Law Firm Reception this Thursday - Participant Names Available Now!

Information on who will be representing each firm at Thursday night’s second 1L Law Firm Reception is now available here.  The firms participating in this week’s event are NOT the same ones who came last month and are sending representatives from across the country including: Boston, New Jersey, Chicago, New York, LA, and of course DC.  There are a couple of firms who do not yet know who will be attending, so continue checking for updates. 

Remember – this is a great way to connect with employers who will be participating in Fall Recruiting!  Last month’s event was extraordinarily popular, so to make sure we have enough food, please RSVP.  If you have not yet RSVP’ed to attend this program, please do so by visiting the Events tab in Symplicity. 

Hope to see you there!

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 12:33 PM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | Law Firms | Networking | OCS / OPICS Programs

1L Law Firm Spotlight - Caplin & Drysdale

For the week, in anticipation of the upcoming 1L Law Firm Reception on April 11, Hoya Headlines will profile some of the participants in blog posts provided by these firms.  The next profile is from Caplin & Drysdale, who will be on-campus at the reception on April 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Sport & Fitness Lobby...please click on the headline above for the firm profile.

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 12:00 PM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | Law Firms

1L Law Firm Spotlight - Shulte Roth & Zabel

For the week, in anticipation of the upcoming 1L Law Firm Reception on April 11, Hoya Headlines will profile some of the participants in blog posts provided by these firms.  The next profile is from Shulte Roth & Zabel, who will be on-campus at the reception on April 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Sport & Fitness Lobby...please click on the headline above for the firm's profile.

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 12:20 PM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | Law Firms