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Terrific Non-Traditional Clerkships
OnlineCome meet three wonderful judges and learn more about their dockets. These are some of the best clerkships you haven't discovered yet! Hon. Hannah Blumenstiel, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. District […]
Starting Strong: Beginning Your Career and Building Your Network in Private Practice
OnlineWhether you are a graduating student or preparing for your summer work experience, you may have some questions about how to prepare for the working world in this strange time. […]
Exploring Practice Areas: 10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Practice Area
OnlineThis virtual presentation is a thought exercise about what practice areas may be a good fit for you based on your values, skill set, and likes/dislikes. Kate Reder Sheikh and Summer Eberhard, […]
1L Private Sector Job Search Workshop
OnlineLearn about starting your private sector job search, market realities, available resources and what you can do now to prepare. Room 180 will be showing this presentation live for students […]
1L Resume Workshop
OnlineLegal resumes have a distinct format. We'll help you tailor your resume to emphasize your skills and experience for the legal market.
Clerkships: Preparing to Apply
OnlineFor the Class of 2023 Join Michelle Anderson and Nicole Pitman to learn about the timeline for applying for clerkships in June 2022 on the Federal Law Clerk Hiring Plan. […]
1L Interview Workshop
OnlineNeed help with your interviewing skills? Join OCS and Levin Center advisors for a program to help you put your best foot forward! Hear what employers are looking for in […]
1L Diversity Fellowship Student Panel
OnlinePlease join us for a virtual discussion on how to identify and apply for law firm diversity fellowships. The panel will be made up of 2Ls and 3Ls who worked at firms their 1L summer and received diversity fellowships. Topics to be discussed include the application process, how to interview effectively, the pros and cons of working […]
Class of 2022: Clerkships – Applying as a 3Ls or Alum?
OnlineClass of 2022: Clerkships - Applying as a 3Ls or Alum? Whether you've already started applying and are still looking or haven't even begun your clerkship search yet, we can help with logistics and […]
1L Judicial Externships Student Panel
OnlineFor the Class of 2024 Members of the Class of 2023 will discuss their judicial externships, including the application process, types of assignments, interaction with judges and clerks, and opportunities […]
BigLaw Firm 1L Summer Hiring Panel
OnlineAre you interested in working at a law firm your 1L summer? Do you have questions about the law firm job search process? If yes, then we invite you to join us […]
1L Spring OCI Orientation
OnlineOCS will be holding a small virtual 1L Spring OCI program the week of January 17, 2021. Please join OCS for a brief orientation about the program, including who is participating, how to “bid” on employers and how to use Flo Recruit, our virtual interview platform.
Northern District of California Bankruptcy Court Judges Panel
OnlineThe judges of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, will speak about the work of the bankruptcy court, as well as externship and clerkship opportunities at the Court, which also has divisions in San Francisco and San Jose. If you're interested in bankruptcy law, you can't miss this. If you're not entirely sure what bankruptcy law involves, this is the perfect chance to hear about it from the experts!
Clerkships: Preparing to Apply, Part II
OnlineFor the Class of 2023 Join Michelle Anderson and Nicole Pitman to learn more about the clerkship application process. We’ll introduce OSCAR, review the timeline, highlight our resources, and answer your questions. Individual meetings with Nicole will begin on 2/3/22. Appointments are now available in Symplicity. Please attend or view the recorded program before your meeting with Nicole.
Evening Talk: How to Get a Job You’ll Really Like
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CAPlease join Shanin Specter, founding partner of Kline & Specter, P.C. in Philadelphia, and adjunct professor at SLS for an evening talk. He'll outline how to get a job you'll really like and achieve professional satisfaction. The presentation will be focused around survey research, articles in the legal literature and Mr. Specter's professional experience. Mr. Specter will provide a four step […]
Practicing in New York Panel
OnlineJoin OCS for the annual "Practicing Law in New York" panel! See details below. Please note that Stanford, Berkeley, UCLA, and USC law students are invited to this event.
Non-Law Business Job Search Presentation
OnlineThinking about the possibility of a non-law business job for a summer or at some point after law school? Wondering if your background and experience might be a good fit for consulting firms, venture capital firms, private equity funds, investment banking or business/corporate development positions? Join OCS for an informal presentation on searching for a […]
1L Coffee Chat with Dawn Smalls (SLS ’03)
@ SLS: Cooley Courtyard 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CAPlease join Dawn Smalls (SLS '03), partner at Jenner & Block for an afternoon meet & greet. Come stop by for a coffee and to talk with Dawn about her experiences at SLS and as a practicing attorney at a law firm.
How to Stop Being a Lawyer
OnlineWatch the event Regardless of how their legal careers take shape, at some point, many SLS grads express a desire to move outside of the law. But those without prior […]
Fall 2022 OCI Orientation
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CALearn how to maximize your OCI experience: Who is coming to OCI? Should I participate? Key dates Overview of the bidding process Researching employers Dual PI/PS searches Splitting your 2L summer Initial Fall 2022 OCS one-on-one advising appointments Attendance is strongly encouraged for those planning to participate in Fall OCI and is a prerequisite before meeting […]
Lunch Talk with Honorable Michelle T. Friedland, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CAJoin Professor Michelle Anderson in conversation with SLS Alumna Judge Michelle T. Friedland, BS '94, JD '00. Judge Friedland will answer questions about appellate advocacy, her path to the bench, […]
OCS and Levin Center Present: Preparing for Summer Internships
OnlineDo you want to learn about how to maximize your summer internship experience? Come learn about how to build connections and gain skills to make the most of this summer. […]
Clerkships: Preparing to Apply – Part III
OnlineIn the conclusion of our three-part series, join Michelle Anderson and Nicole Pitman to review the timeline leading up to the Hiring Plan date of June 13. Our topics for this session: - identifying whether a judge is accepting applications, - requesting letters of recommendation for judges in CAM, - strategies for requesting recommender calls and creating your Top Ten […]
SLS Alumni on Judicial Clerkships: What Does a Clerk Do and What’s In It for You?
OnlineJoin us to hear recent SLS alumni talk about their judicial clerkships. The panelists will answer your questions and address topics including: - the daily tasks of a clerk, - the benefits of clerking, - the differences between clerking on district and appellate courts, - how to decide when to apply and when to clerk, […]
US Legal Market Overview and Job Search Workshop
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CAThis workshop is for the Advanced Degree students who are interested in looking for private sector opportunities in the U.S. The workshop will discuss job search and research strategies as […]