January 13, 2012

Next Week in LCS- 1/13/12

Welcome Back from Law Career Services! We hope your winter holiday seasons and break were restful and productive. As the new semester gets underway, stop by our office in 340 O'Malley to schedule an appointment with your advisor, browse our library, or ask a quick question during our walk-in Ten Minute Advising sessions. Please see the Symplicity Calendar for updated dates and times for Ten Minute Advising and other career-related events.  See you soon!
Having Problems Accessing Symplicity: if you are having problems logging into your Symplicity account, you may be missing required information in your profile. When you first log onto Symplicity and are directed yo your profile, please make sure to scroll down completely and fill in ALL Required Fields. These include: your current address, preferred email, program type, and practice areas of interest. If you continue to have problems accessing the system, please contact our office at 312-632-8385 or stop by.
DePaul Career Week 2012 is coming up Februrary 19-25, with more than forty events to allow you to network with alumni, learn more about using social media tools in your job search, and learn about student loan repayment options.  To learn more and register check out the Career Week website.
1Ls: Are you ready to get involved? Looking for a small time commitment that makes a big impact? LCS is now accepting applications for its Ambassadors Program to help shape the policies of our office while also learning more about the services our office provides students and alumni.  The application form can be found in the Symplicity Document Library.
Changes to Graduation Date: Please ensure that your graduation date is correct in your Symplicity profile. Email your advisor or our office (law_career depaul.edu) if you need to update that.  You will be receiving updates and information from our office based on that information.
Welcome Lewis Check to LCS! - Earlier this month, LCS welcomed Lewis Check as a new Career Advisor. While Lew will be handling Ten Minute Advising on Mondays, his primary area of focus will be acitivties and advising for LLMs and Alumni. Please join us in welcoming him to DePaul!

Next  Week's Calendar - check out Symplicity, the College of Law, and local bar association calendars for more events, training opportunities, and deadlines.
Sunday, January 15

  • Application Deadline: 2012 1L Summer Associate Diversity Scholarship. Please see job posting #15537 for details.
Monday, January 16

  • Application Deadline: The Francis Lieber Prize. Please see job posting #15215 for details.
  • 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Career Advisor Lewis Check
Wednesday, January 18
  • 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Director Elizabeth Boe, 340 O'Malley
Thursday, January 19
  • 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Director Bonnie Tunick, 340 O'Malley
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Come visit us in 340 O'Malley, which is on the north side of the building, facing Jackson Boulevard. We have computers, a resource library, and lounging space as you work on your job search and professional development tasks.

Law Career Services Location & Details: 340 O'Malley, which is across from the two new small classrooms (343 & 344), facing Jackson. To make an appointment or access your Symplicity account/reset your password, stop by or call the office  at (312) 362-8385.

 OFFICE HOURS (Starting 1/16/12):
  • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Weekly TEN MINUTE ADVISING (Starting 1/16/12) 3:00pm-5:30pm: Please check the Symplicity Calendar for the current schedule for Ten Minute Advising:
  • Mondays: Career Advisor Lewis Check
  • Tuesdays: Assistant Dean & Director of Law Career Services Alisa Rosales
  • Wednesdays: Assistant Director of Recruiting Elizabeth Boe
  • Thursdays: Assistant Director Bonnie Tunick