Alumni CPC Programs
I. CPC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ASSIST ALUMNIALTERNATIVE LEGAL CAREERS
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Room 204
Does having a law degree mean you’ll be practicing law for the rest of your career?
Maybe….but maybe not!
• Meet FLS alumni who transitioned out of traditional legal careers
• See what other opportunities exist and how you can make a transition to an alternative career
JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP INFORMATIONAL SESSION
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Room 205
Considering pursuing a post-graduate clerkship? Find out about:
• Creating effective application materials
• How FLS supports you in your clerkship search
• What doors open for you by doing a clerkship?
II. STUDENT FOCUSED PROGRAMS ALUMNI ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
The “A to Z” of Judicial Clerkships with Debra Strauss
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
12:40–1:45pm
Room 203
Curious about clerking? Hear from Debra Strauss, judicial clerkship expert and author of Behind the Bench on:
• Strategic tips for getting a clerkship
• Crafting a successful application
• Secrets to successful interviewing
Women In the Law
Thursday, February 14, 2013
12:40–1:45pm
Room 203
Join a panel of women attorneys discussing how women can successfully meet the challenges of competing demands while succeeding in their careers:
• Identifying female attorneys to network in your job search
• Strategies for success in building your career
• Creating the right work/life balance in your life
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED
PRACTICE IN ACTION: Consumer Protection and Advertising Law
Thursday, February 21, 2013
12:40–1:45pm
Room 203
This program will provide you with the opportunity to learn about pathways into the emerging areas of Advertising and Consumer Protection Law. Learn about:
• The relevant laws and agencies that operate within the field
• What is it like to practice in this field?
• Interact with panelists to discuss this practice area and ask questions about the presentation
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED
PRACTICE IN ACTION: Commercial Real Estate
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
12:40–1:45pm
Room 203
What do Commercial Real Estate attorneys really do? Join a panel of practitioners as they describe their practice and how they got to where they are today.
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED
The Federal Bar Council’s Public Service Committee Presents: Immigration Law
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Room 205
What do Immigration attorneys really do? Join a panel of practitioners as they describe their practice and how they got to where they are today. Co-sponsored by the CPC and the Federal Bar Council’s Public Service Committee.
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED
PRACTICE IN ACTION: Information Technology
Thursday, February 28, 2013
12:40–1:45pm
Room 203
What do Information Technology attorneys really do? Join a panel of practitioners as they describe their practice and how they got to where they are today.
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED
PRACTICE IN ACTION: Family Law
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
12:40–1:45pm
Room 203
What do Family Law attorneys really do? Join a panel of practitioners as they describe their practice and how they got to where they are today.
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED
Pursuing State Court Clerkships
Tuesday, March 21, 2013
12:40–1:45pm
Room 211
Why should you consider a State Court Clerkship? Attend this program to learn about:
• Creating effective applications
• What opportunities open up after a state court clerkship
• Hear from a panel of current or former state court clerks who launched their careers with a state court clerkship
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED
