ATTN: Class of '01, '02,
& LLMs: Begin Preparing for the Fall Interviewing Season
Although the 2000 fall interviewing season begins in August, it's best
to begin preparing early. You will be amazed at how quickly you need
to research and preference employers once you return to school. If
you missed the preliminary Fall Interviewing Program in April, check out
the videotape available in the CSO. Also, be sure to check out the
preliminary packet of information, containing information about the program
and tips on how to research employers and attorneys. The packet is
available on the Fall Interviewing Web page (contact our office for the
password.) Several programs will be offered in July and August to
assist you in the research process and to help you brush up on your interviewing
skills. See the programming section below for more information about
dates and times. The On-Campus Employer
List will be available on the Web and in the CSO beginning August
7th; the Direct Contact List
will be availabe beginning August 14th.
PROGRAMS
Please pre-register for any of the following
CSO programs by signing up in the office, calling (312) 906-5200, or e-mailing
kentcso@kentlaw.edu
with the title, date and time of the program you wish to attend (unless
otherwise noted).
Reseaching
Employers for the Fall Interviewing Program
Asha Vishwanath, the CSO Resource Manager, will share strategies and
techniques for researching employers for the Fall Interviewing Program.
Sessions will be held the following dates and times to better prepare you
for preferencing fall interviewing employers:
Tuesday, August 15th
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12 p.m.
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Thursday, August 17th
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12 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.
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Mock
Interviews
Don't let your first interview actually be your first interview.
One of the best ways to prepare for upcoming interviews is to participate
in a mock interview. Debbi Gutman will conduct mock interviews,
by
appointment only, in the CSO on the following days:
Wednesday, August 16th
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10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 30th
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10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Thursday, August 31st
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10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 13
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10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Please submit a resume 24 hours in advance
of your appointment and indicate the employer-type you want her to assume
in the mock interview. You are encouraged to come dressed
as you would for an actual interview. Sessions are videotaped, after
which you will receive a candid critique of your current interviewing skills
while watching the video. Students interested in keeping a copy of
their session are encourgaed to bring their own blank videotape to the
mock interview.
Mandatory Fall Interviewing
Program Meeting for '01 & '02 Graduates
On Tuesday, August
22nd, all students who wish to participate in the Fall Interviewing
Program are required to attend an informational meeting that will answer
all your questions about the process. Prior to attending the program,
students should read through the packet titled, "2000
Fall Interviewing Program: Student Information for 2001 & 2002 Graduates",
available
on the Web and in the CSO. For students who have participated in
the Fall Interviewing Program before, you have your choice of attending
from 12:00 - 12:15 p.m. or 5:00 - 5:15 p.m.
First time participants should attend from 12:15
- 1:00 p.m. or from 5:15 - 6:00
p.m.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Student
Worker Positions Available in the CSO
Want to earn some extra cash? If so, the
CSO is currently accepting applications for student workers. We seek
applicants who can work a day shift and two evening shifts until 7 p.m.
on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Interested applicants should submit
a resume and available times to Asha Vishwanath ASAP.
ATTN: 2001 Grads: State
PIRG Fellowship Opportunities
The CSO has recently received a listing of various
NAPIL Fellowship Opportunities at State PIRGs in 2001. Several Fellowships
deal with environmental issues while the others focus on consumer protection.
Please see the NAPIL Equal Justice Fellowship Opportunity Guide on the
shelves in the CSO Resource Center for more information about the Fellowships
or go to www.pirg.org.
Position Open on IIT's
Main Campus
The College of Architecture at IIT's main campus seeks a Coordinator
for Academic Affairs. Duties include assisting the Assistant Dean
for Academic Affaris in the College of Architecture with a broad range
of functions, including: recruitment, admissions, orientation, academic
programs, academic advising, retention, and student/career programs.
Experience in student services in an university environment, as well as
strong computer skills and excellent administrative and problem-solving
skills is preferred. The position is an excellent opportunity for
students to receive tuition remission while attending evening classes.
For more information about the position, contact Lee
W. Waldrep, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Architecture,
at (312) 567-8835. To apply for the position, contact Human Resources
at IIT, 3300 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL 60616.
Record
Handouts
The CSO receives numerous notices throughout the year about internships
(paid & unpaid); fellowships; judicial clerkships; and miscellaneous
opportunities that would be of interest to our students. Detailed
descriptions are maintained on our Special
Opportunities & Record Handouts web page. Recent
entries include:
RESOURCES
New
Alternative Career Resources Available in the CSO
If you have ever considered consulting or investment
banking as an alternative to the legal field but have been unsure where
to begin, be sure to check out the following resources in the CSO to get
you started on the right track:
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Consulting for PhDs, Lawyers, and Doctors,
Wet Feet Press
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So, You Want to be a Management Consultant, The
WetFeet.com Insider Guide
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The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in
Management Consulting
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Ace Your Case! The Essential Management
Consulting Workbook, Wet Feet Press
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Killer Consulting Resumes, Wet Feet Press
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So, You Want to be an Investment Banker, Thew
WetFeet.com Insider Guide
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The Wet Feet Guide to Acing Your Investment Banking
Interviews, Wet Feet Press
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The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in
Finance
New
Public Interest Resource
The CSO recently purchased a new book titled,
Public
Service and International Law. The book is a guide to professional
opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. It provides valuable information
about legal jobs in the public sector around the world, including U.S.
government jobs and positions with intergovernmental and non-profit organizations.
Fellowships in the international realm are also identified and described.
Interested students can find the book in the Public Interest section of
the Resource Center.
SEMINARS
Practising
Law Institute Educational Seminar
Practising Law Institute (PLI) will present "Understanding
Basic Copyright and Trademark" August 21 & 22, 2000 in Chicago.
Students may attend the seminar free of charge by submitting a scholarship
application at least four weeks prior to the date of the programs.
To obtain a scholarship application or get further information regarding
these programs, visit PLI's web site at www.pli.
edu/lawschool and go to the
"Student Lounge" page. Seminars are intended for attorneys, but students
are welcome to attend for both educational and networking purposes.
MISCELLANEOUS
Summer
Semester Office Hours
Starting Monday, May 8th, the CSO
will begin to observe Summer Hours as follows:
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Saturdays as follows (5/13, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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