Information for Prospective Students
The counselors in the Career Development Office are here to help you gain a better picture of the professional legal field. In addition to putting you in touch with professors, lawyers in the area, and influential alumni, they'll also meet with you one-on-one to answer your questions and help you get the information you need.
The CDO also offers a number of formal services to help you form and implement your career development strategy.
Review of Professional Materials
Alumni Mentor Program
Workshops
Mock Interview Program
CDO Library Resources
"A Day in the Life" Speaker Series
Career Handout Series
Employment Statistics
Review of Professional Materials
Submit your resume and/or cover letters to be reviewed at any time. After your materials are returned (usually in 24-48 hours), meet with a career advisor to discuss specific questions.
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Alumni Mentor Program
To get the real scoop on the actual practice of law, the CDO provides students the opportunity to get in touch with several Pacific McGeorge graduates in geographic and practice areas of interest. Alumni mentors can help students bridge the gap between classroom and practice by offering advice and networking opportunities.
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Workshops
For hands-on experience in the areas of resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing, business etiquette, employer research, and survival tips for summer clerks (among others), participate in one of our regularly held workshops.
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Mock Interview Program
Conducted by Pacific McGeorge alumni, mock interviews are taken as seriously as the real thing and are followed by immediate feedback from the interviewer. Additional mock interviews can be scheduled with a CDO career advisor.
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CDO Library Resources
For supplemental instruction on job search techniques, career options, and employers, look through the CDO's collection of books, directories, newspapers, and binders full of information.
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Online Job Listings
Access job listings 24 hours a day via the internet.
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"A Day in the Life" Speaker Series
Several times a semester Pacific McGeorge alumni return to campus to speak and participate in panel discussions about their particular field of practice. Participants often focus on the benefits and drawbacks of following a specific career path and how best to prepare, offering their own experiences as examples. Students are encouraged to ask questions and engage in the discussion.
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