Reminder: The PSCF app deadline is Monday

Lisa Ashmore

Key dates for the March 4 (virtual) Public Sector Career Fair

Feb. 7: Application deadline (Apply through GLSC Symplicity, guide below.)
Feb. 18-21: Invitations posted (accept/decline period)
March 2: Interview schedules posted
March 3: Flo Recruit interview links sent

To apply

  1. Log into Emory Law Symplicity.
  2. Click your initials at top right, then choose GLSC Symplicity from the drop-down menu.
  3. Once in the GLSC system, see the left column, select interview programs, then schedules. Make sure 2022 PSCF – Interviews is displayed in the center drop-down menu.
  4. Check to see if employers have additional requirements.

After you’re registered, attending a virtual career fair information session is a good idea. They will be held Feb. 28-March 3. (Register by Feb. 25.)

Later this month, we’ll post on how to navigate the accept/decline process if you receive multiple offers.

1Ls: One semester down, what’s next?

Lisa Ashmore

Dear 1Ls,

Congratulations on completing your first semester of law school, no small feat!

Over winter break, start to consider summer employment and experiential opportunities.

Both public and private 1L positions are now posted in Symplicity. You’ll also find many employer-sponsored holiday open houses there. Commit to connecting with at least one practicing attorney during this holiday break. Refer to the “Building Professional Relationships” presentation, found on the career resources page.

  • Most employers accept applications on a rolling basis, which means they are reviewed as they are submitted. So getting them in early can be an advantage. (You can update with your transcript once semester grades are released.) Reminder: it’s important to carefully adhere to application requirements.
  • One-page resumes only!
  • Keep an open mind. Experience matters, so go to the opportunity.
  • Once you’ve secured a summer opportunity be sure to report the name and location of the employer to your career advisor.  It’s our professional responsibility!
  • If you haven’t already done so, schedule an appointment with your career advisor early in the New Year.

A reminder: Our offices are closed December 24 to January 3. We’ll reopen Tuesday, January 4.

Best of luck! We look forward to working with you.

Natasha Patel
Senior Director
Center for Professional Development and Career Strategy

Oct. 27: ‘Courtroom v. Boardroom’ with ELS alumni

Lisa Ashmore

Join Career Center Director Emily Bramer 02L on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, (4-5 p.m.) for a panel discussion with Emory Law alumni who will share insights on litigation versus transactional law. This virtual session is designed for new law students, and we hope to see you there. 

Transactional Law

▪ Isabel Garcia 99L, founding partner, Piedmont Law Group of Garcia & Benkert LLC

▪ Angie Yeremian 04L, southeast regional counsel, Century Communities

Litigation

▪ Irvin Hernandez 16L, associate, Greenberg Traurig, Atlanta

▪ Ruth Rocker McMullin 00L, chief deputy clerk of court and former magistrate judge, Gwinnett County; owner, McMullin LLC

Join: https://emory.zoom.us/j/99636173047

Do 4 things before you meet your advisor

Lisa Ashmore

From Career Center Senior Director Natasha Patel

1Ls: Now that you’ve completed the Career Strategy course, it’s time to meet with your advisor. A little preparation will make the most of your first meeting. Here are a few tips.

Make your resume employer-ready

Upload your resume to Symplicity and make sure it includes all the revisions your advisor recommends. She knows the essential information and formatting that legal employers expect to see.

Review career pathways

Week One slides from the Career Strategy Class are a guide to launching your legal career. Review how pathways influence your opportunities. This will allow you to have a more substantive conversation with your advisor.

Dive into Symplicity

You will use the Symplicity database throughout your time as a student, and perhaps later, as an alumna/us. Familiarize yourself with the system and its resources. Use your Emory email address to create an account for both Vault and Legal Compass.

Keep an open mind

Being focused but flexible is the best approach when you start considering legal careers. Our advisors are professionals with years of legal experience and most hold JDs. They’re exceptionally capable of answering your questions and helping you make informed career choices that suit your short term and long-term aspirations. Flexibility with a focus will reveal opportunities you may not have considered.

We look forward to working with you!