Contact Us
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
Career Services Upcoming Events
The Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association will present an informal panel of attorneys who practice IP law in a variety of settings. Come and learn about the path each practitioner took to become an IP lawyer, what their practice is like, and how to best prepare yourself for a career in IP law.
How do you prepare for job interviews? If you rely solely on the employer’s website and Google, you’re at a distinct competitive disadvantage. Learn to research employers and interviewers from Elizabeth Arnkoff of LexisNexis. Become a savvy job candidate, and nail the interview!
What exactly is Spring OCI? When does it begin? How do students participate? All of these questions and more will be answered during our Spring OCI Preview Meeting. All first-year students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Don’t miss an opportunity to work for a judge while you are in law school. Receive academic credit while developing excellent research and writing skills, as well as valuable contacts. Former judicial interns from federal and state courts will share their experiences and offer advice for obtaining a judicial internship and having a successful internship experience.
Learn about clerkship opportunities with state courts and the application process including deadlines and tips for standing out in a competitive job market.
Do you plan to work for a non-profit agency this summer? If so, this workshop is for you. Come and learn about potential funding sources for public interest positions and how you may take advantage of these options.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to get hired at a law firm, what it’s like to litigate for a firm and how to excel as a summer associate and a new attorney. Brett will offer great insight and advice, and answer all of your questions.
Metro-Detroit attorneys will discuss the job market, job search resources and tips for conducting an effective job search in challenging economic times. If you have not secured post-graduate employment, don’t miss this event!
If you are intrigued by the idea of hanging a shingle, this program is for you. Solo practitioners will candidly discuss the benefits and challenges of flying solo, what it’s like to practice solo, developing your own practice and getting clients, running a small business and more.
Wayne Law Judicial Clerkship Advisor Diane Fears will discuss the clerkship application process in detail, including summer deadlines and usage of the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR). Students will also receive valuable resources to assist in the application process.