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What Is “Fall Recruiting?”(a/k/a OCI)
Today’s Agenda:-Definitions & big picture-What employers and career paths?-What does this mean for me?-Timelines at a glance (Spring & Summer)-Next steps & how to succeed
Definitions – What Is “Fall Recruiting?”
– Off-Campus Programs (MCGC Consortium)• Washington DC (July 29)• New York (July 31)• San Francisco Walk-around (August 7)• Chicago Walk-around (August 10)
– On-Campus Program• Screening Interviews in Law School Library (begin August 17)• Resume Collects
– Job Fairs• Diversity & Substantive Interests
– Direct Sends
What Employers & Career Paths?
– Law Firms - of all sizes• Other small firms are on different timelines - later
programming for that
– Business/Accounting/Tax
– Federal Government
– State and Local Government
– Non-Profit Agencies
What Does This Mean For Me?
– This is when these employers hire(A few look at 3Ls for post-grad hiring as well)
– Rumor Debunked – not just for top 10% of class
– Hiring is growing in Minneapolis and nationwide:
U of MN Law2014 – 148 employers2013 – 127 employers
Law Firm Summer Program Class Size
Source: NALP’s Perspectives on Fall Law Student Recruiting, 2005 - 2014.
Next Steps – Timeline At a Glance
Spring
March & April: Review “Quick Guide” and attend programs and events
May: Study for Finals! (then take a break)
Summer
June: Meet with your career counselor to discuss plan and create application documents
July: Bid, apply, network (off-campus deadline - July 6 / on-campus deadline - August 3)
August: Interview! (end of July the gates open)
How Can I Be Successful?
– Attend either/both “how to” common hour sessions
– Register via Google Link
– Attend Preparation Sessions– Participate in Mock Interview Program
– Secure summer experience to build resume– Network with 2Ls, 3Ls and alumni for info and tips
***CONNECT WITH YOUR CAREER COUNSELOR***
Questions?