UO Law Career Services Office

This Week in Career Services, 11/30-12/4

2009-11-30T14:52:00.000-08:00

FOOD FOR STUDENTS DURING FINALS Bagels, cream cheese, peanut butter, cheese & crackers, fruit Thursday, 12/3; Monday, 12/7; Thursday, 12/10; Monday, 12/14; beginning at 8:30 a.m. Coffee, tea, & popcorn everyday, 12/3-16 Career Services, Room 206 ------------ WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR NEXT WEEK Career Services is closed on Tuesday, December 8, for a recruiter's meeting in Portland. UPCOMING DATES

11/25/09 Purple Sheet

2009-11-25T14:52:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to All! The November 25 Purple Sheet is now available online at http://www.law.uoregon.edu/career/purplesheet/. See Career Services for a password. A small number of printed copies will be available in Career Services and the Commons on Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------

Purple Sheet, 11/13/09

2009-11-13T09:46:00.000-08:00

The November 13 Purple Sheet is now available online at http://www.law.uoregon.edu/career/purplesheet/. If you need a password, please contact Career Services. A small number of printed copies will be available in Career Services and the Commons on Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------

Purple Sheet 10/30/09

2009-11-02T11:38:00.000-08:00

The October 30 Purple Sheet is now available online at http://www.law.uoregon.edu/career/purplesheet/. If you need a password, contact Career Services. A small number of printed copies will be available in Career Services and the Commons on Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------

Judicial Externships

2009-10-12T12:07:00.000-07:00

When it comes to jobs, the number one factor considered by most employers is experience. The question they ask: “What experience do you have that relates to the work we do at our firm/in our organization?” We can't emphasize enough the importance of getting experience related to what you want to do, but also experience related to employers with whom you'd like to work. And in most job markets,

Purple Sheet 10/2/09

2009-10-02T09:12:00.000-07:00

The October 2 Purple Sheet is now available online at http://www.law.uoregon.edu/career/purplesheet/. Contact Career Services for a password. A small number of printed copies will be available in Career Services and the Commons on Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------

Purple Sheet 9/18/09

2009-09-18T12:45:00.000-07:00

The September 18 Purple Sheet is now available online at http://www.law.uoregon.edu/career/purplesheet/. Please check your e-mail or contact Career Services if you need the password. A small number of printed copies will be available in Career Services and the Commons on Monday. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Josh's Column: My Career Thus Far (from 8/29/08)

2009-09-17T08:48:00.000-07:00

This column was originally published in the Purple Sheet on August 29, 2008. Federal Hiring Program: Public Policy and Management Careers through the Presidential Management Fellowship Program I am writing to introduce you to a unique federal recruiting program for third year law students, the Presidential Management Fellows Program (“PMF”). The PMF is a gateway to management positions in the federal government and an excellent alternative to

Judicial Interview Prep!

2009-09-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

A large number of 3Ls have applied for judicial clerkships, which is fantastic! Hopefully, all of you will soon be invited to interview. Before doing so, take some time to prepare. Career Services has a copy of "Behind the Bench: The Guide to Judicial Clerkships," for your use. The interview chapter will surely give you valuable tips to guide your preparations. Also, Career Services staff

Career Planning Simplified!

2009-09-14T09:51:00.000-07:00

Does looking for a legal job seem too daunting a task to fit in with the rigors of school? If so, then Career Planning must seem like a nightmare! It does not have to be this way!Here is one of the best career development tips you'll ever get: no matter how busy you feel, you know you have time in your schedule--we all do. So, starting this week, carve out 2-3 hours to devote to career

SAIF Noon Program TODAY; Jobs for 2Ls

2009-09-09T11:10:00.000-07:00

Today at NOON, Room 141, SAIF will present information on what it does, its future HIRING PLANS (ATTORNEY) FOR EUGENE, and how 2Ls can score an interview later this fall!! SAIF represents the state in worker's compensation cases. If you are interested in litigation, trial work, and administrative law and want to receive on the job training, this may be the opportunity of a lifetime. In a

SELECTING WRITING SAMPLES: Making Every Word Count

2009-09-04T09:41:00.000-07:00

From the Purple Sheet, 9/4/09; by Bonnie Williams, Assistant Director Every year, students grapple with employers’ requests for writing samples: What is a good writing sample? When should I provide my writing sample? How long should it be? The following information should help students answer these and other writing sample questions. What is a good writing sample? A good writing sample has

Interview Tips from Big to Mid-Size Firms

2009-09-02T15:51:00.000-07:00

In case you missed the panel last week, here are some tips from the attorneys at Miller Nash, Tonkon Torp, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, Watkinson Laird Rubenstein, and Hershner Hunter. These tips actually apply to all interviews, be they small or large or public interest or private firm. The attorneys emphasized knowing the firm and knowing the interviewer(s). It is important not to just know

Purple Sheet 8/21/09

2009-08-25T10:03:00.000-07:00

The August 21 Purple Sheet is now available at http://www.law.uoregon.edu/career/purplesheet/. Contact Career Services if you need a password. A small number of printed copies are available in the Commons and in Career Services. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1Ls, Transfers & Visitors: Please note. This

Judicial Clerkships, for 3Ls

2009-07-27T11:16:00.000-07:00

Dear Rising 3L's:This is an email to remind you that for those of you interested in FEDERAL JUDICIAL CLERKSHIPS for after graduation, now is the time for you to be acting. You should be working on getting together your resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample. In addition, if you have not done so yet, you must contact those professors and practitioners who will serve as your

Fall On Campus Interviews 2009- Resumes and Cover Letters

2009-07-26T11:00:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer break. Now that the end of July is here I want to remind those people interested in the Fall On Campus Interview Program that the time to be drafting your resume and cover letters is NOW! The application period for the first week of interviews opens on Monday, August 3rd at 4 p.m. That means that THIS MONDAY you can start uploading your resume, cover

Summer Purple Sheet on Job Searches

2009-06-30T12:47:00.000-07:00

The June 30 Summer Purple Sheet is now online.Go to http://www.law.uoregon.edu/career/purplesheet.Contact Career Services if you need a user name and password.---------------On-Campus Interviews (OCI) & Other Job Searching This Fall------------------------------------------------------------The purpose of this special edition is to encourage you to begin NOW to look for JOBS for summer and fall