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Krystal Gardner, J.D.
Assistant Dean for Career Services
(313) 577-3967
kgardner@wayne.edu

Diane Fears, J.D.
Director of Career Services
(313) 577-8039
dfears@wayne.edu

Kathy Fox, J.D.
Director of Employer Development
(313) 577-8038
foxk@wayne.edu

Robin Johnson
Program Coordinator
(313) 577-3949
rjohnson@wayne.edu

Winter 2013 Programs

 
 
January 15, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Classroom 1515
On-Campus Interview Program Information Session
 
Learn how to participate in our annual Spring On-Campus Interview Program, and how to maximize your employment opportunities through this program. 
 
January 17, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Barris Lounge
Judicial Internship Panel
 
A panel of upper-class students will discuss the application and interview process, the benefits of judicial internships and what you should expect during your internship. 
 
January 22, 2013
12:15 pm-1L00 pm
Classroom 1515
2L Career Orientation-Looking for a Job?  Here's What You Need to Know Now!
 
Second-year students are encouraged to attend this program which will address the nuts & bolts of landing a legal position in a contracted job market. 
 
January 29, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Classroom 1515
MiUI Presentation
 
Learn how you can participate in providing much needed legal assistance to those navigating the unemployment insurance system.
 
January 30, 2012
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Classroom 2261
Funding Your Summer Public Interest Position
 

Learn to identify and obtain funding for your summer public interest position. 

January 31, 2013
12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Partrich Atrium
Public Interest Fair

Students will have an opportunity to meet and network with attorneys representing a vast array of public interest employers. The participating employers specialize in a wide range of practice areas including employment law, health law, criminal law and immigration law. 

February 5, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Barris Lounge
How to Nail a Legal Job Interview
 
Hiring attorneys will explain what employers look for in candidates – and what turns them off. You’ll get great tips and information to help you nail your job interviews. 
 
February 6, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Classroom 2103
State Court Judicial Clerkships
 
Attorneys will discuss post-graduate judicial clerkships with state court judges. 
 
February 11, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Barris Lounge
DMBA Barrister's 40 Tips for Law School and Law Practice Success
 

Attorneys from the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association will provide strategies for how you can best position yourself to have a stellar legal career – not only finding a job, but thriving in your profession. 

February 12, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Barris Lounge
Preparing for Productive Summer
 

A panel of attorneys from Honigman Miller will provide advice for having a productive summer and enhancing your marketability. The attorneys will discuss short-term and long-term strategies for advancing your legal career. 

February 13, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Barris Lounge
From Backpack to Briefcase: Transitioning from Law Student to Lawyer
 
A panel of attorneys from Warner Norcross & Judd will provide advice for having a productive legal career and what to expect as you transition to the practice of law. 
 
 
February 18, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Barris Lounge
Small Firms, Big Opportunities: Discover the Advantages of Working for Samll & Midsize Law Firms
 

A panel of attorneys will discuss landing a job with a small or midsize firm, as well as what it’s like and how to thrive in small/midsize firm environment. 

February 19, 2013
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Partrich Atrium
Bar Day-Table Talk and Networking Reception
 

Representatives from local and specialty bar associations will be on hand to meet and network with Wayne Law students. 

February 21, 2013
5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Partrich Atrium
MentorJet: A Speed Networking Experience
 

During this exciting event, attorneys will mentor students in a “jet-like” setting. Legal professionals will be seated at tables, as students move among them during 5-minute mentoring sessions. Following the mentoring session, there will be a reception that allows students and attorneys to reconnect and spend more time getting to know one another. 

February 22, 2013
12:30 pm-5:00 pm
Bus Tour
Law Firm Networking Tour
 
Students will visit the law office of Bowman and Brooke and another law firm.
 
 
March 7, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Barris Lounge
Creating Your Own Path: Alternative Careers for Lawyers
 

Many law students and graduates are looking for career options outside of the traditional practice of law. This program features lawyers who are using their degrees in a variety of positions and professional settings. Learn about the many options available, as well as how to best market yourself to non-legal employers and the challenges you may face in so doing. 

April 2, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
DJK Classroom
Judicial Clerkship Panel
 

This program is highly recommended for all students who are considering applying for judicial clerkships. A panel of judicial clerks will tell you why clerking is a valuable experience and how to prepare to be a great applicant. Get tips on selecting courts and judges, asking for letters of recommendation, and creating a competitive application packet. 

April 3, 2013
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
DJK Atrium (Freedom Hall)
 

Attend this reception to meet and mingle with state and federal judges, along with many of their judicial clerks. 

April 4, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Classroom 2103
Judicial Clerkship Mechanics Workshop
 

Learn the mechanics of applying for judicial clerkships, including using the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR). 

April 8, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Classroom 1515
Career Exploration: Sports Law
 
Interested in a career in the field of sports? Don’t miss this event. A panel of lawyers will discuss their varied career paths, what it took to obtain jobs in the field, what they do, and the pros and cons of their career choices. 
 
April 9, 2013
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Barris Lounge
Careers at the U.S. Department of Justice-Information Session
 

Learn about student and entry-level attorney opportunities at the U.S. Department of Justice. These opportunities include the Attorney General’s Summer Law Intern Program and the Attorney General’s Honors Program for entry-level lawyers. Application deadlines are typically in early fall – attend this event so you may prepare your applications over the summer in order to timely apply.