The Jump-Start Your Law Practice conference (#JYLP2017) is a motivational law practice leadership training and networking event that will give you a jump-start on effective business planning, marketing planning, and management of your law practice in order to start or improve your solo or small law practice and achieve the goals you desire. It will [...]
The firm of McMahon DeGulis is pleased to collaborate with The Ohio State Bar Association Environmental Law Committee on the Annual Environmental Law: Call for Papers. The OSBA Environmental Law Committee seeks papers that advance the application and practice of environmental, energy or resources law in the State of Ohio. The winner of this contest [...]
The second workshop of the Office of Career Planning's four-part required series takes place this week on Wednesday, October 4, at 5PM in the Moot Courtroom. We'll cover the important topic of Building and Protecting your Professional Identity. As a law student, you're entering a client-focused and service-driven profession in which excellence will be expected [...]
The second required career planning workshop for first-year students will take place in just one week. On October 4 at 5PM join the Office of Career Planning in the Moot Courtroom to discuss "Building and Protecting your Professional Identity." Professionalism is a broad term, and it can take on a variety of meanings in the [...]
Did you miss the OCP's Program on Monday entitled The View from the Hiring Chair: What Makes Hiring Attorneys Extend an Offer? The panel discussion covered four general topics: Legal Skills; Professional Skills; Resumes and Cover Letters; and Interviewing. If you were unable to attend, we'll provide a few high level quick take-away tips here. [...]
On Friday, September 29, the Cleveland State Career Center will hold a university-wide mock interview program that is open to law students. While the mock interviews are not law-specific, they are conducted by CSU alumni working in a wide variety of professional fields. Interviewers have experience in the private sector and the public sector. If [...]
On Monday, September 25 at 12PM, the Office of Career Planning will offer all students (any class year) a unique opportunity to hear from decision makers and leaders when it comes to hiring law students. Curious about what will make you stand out in this legal market? Hear about everything, including legal and professional skills [...]
The Office of Career Planning is pleased to offer our students free access to LawCountability, J.D. - a unique tool that provides insight, advice, and accountability to give you a competitive edge in the legal marketplace. In as little as 15 minutes a week, you can significantly advance your professional brand, strategic networking, and job [...]
If you are interested in a Spring externship with the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio, the time to apply is now. This is a fantastic opportunity, and spots are filled on a rolling basis. If you are interested in applying, you must do so ASAP. Externship placement is in the Cleveland office of [...]
Developing into a professional begins your first day of law school. Of course, that includes developing the intellectual capacity and the practical skills to think and analyze like a lawyer. It also includes your personal brand. Millennial workplace guru Lindsey Pollak has written: "Every one of us has to be proactive in creating our persona [...]