Becoming a lawyer requires more than simply mastering the substantive law and the procedural rules.
Career Services has organized a series of workshops designed to help you in making the transition from law student to lawyer. The workshops have been scheduled for times when there are few classes. Many will take place at lunch and will feature pizza.
The workshops focus on three separate issues of professionalization:
- Exploring practice areas and practice settings
- Getting jobs
- Your professional life
You should plan to attend at least one workshop in each of these areas this semester. Signing up is easy. If you aren’t able to attend in person, the sessions will be taped so you can take advantage of them at your convenience.
1. Exploring Practice Areas and Practice Settings
Lunch with Lawyers: Business Law
Thursday, February 3, 12:25 p.m., Room 2211
Presenters: Panel of Foley & Lardner lawyers
Lunch provided by the firm
Lunch with Lawyers: Environmental Law
Friday, February 18, 12:25 p.m., Room 5229
Presenters: panel of four lawyers
State Bar Sponsor ; Pizza provided by State Bar of Wisconsin
Lunch with Lawyers: International Law
Thursday, March 31,12:25 p.m. , Room 5229
Presenters: panel of four lawyers
State Bar sponsor; Pizza provided by State Bar of Wisconsin
Lunch with Lawyers: Topic TBD
(possibly elder law, school law, or health law)
Wed. April 13, at 12:25-1:15 p.m., Room 5240
Presenters: panel of four lawyers
State Bar Sponsor; Pizza provided by Law School
Alternative Careers for Lawyers
Friday, February 25th, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Room 2260
Presenter: Cheryl Heisler, founder of Lawternatives
Sponsored by Career Services Office
2. Getting Jobs
Interviewing Skills Workshop
Friday, February 4th, Noon - 1:00 p.m., Room 2260
Presenters: Lawyers from Quarles & Brady
Pizza provided by the firm
How to Write an Effective Cover Letter
Thursday, February 10, 12:25 p.m., Room 5229
Presenters: Kristin Davis and Jennifer Larson
Informational Session on Post-Graduate Judicial Clerkships
Date TBD (early April)
Presenters:Kristin Davis (judicial clerkship advisor), as well as faculty members and alums who have completed clerkships or are currently clerking
Nuts and Bolts of the Judicial Clerkship Application Process
Thursday, March 24, at 6:00 p.m. iin Lubar Commons
Presenter: Kristin Davis, judicial clerkship advisor
Information Session on Post-Graduate Public Interest Fellowships
Date TBD
Presenter: Kristin Davis, public interest advisor
How to Interview Effectively for Law Firm Jobs
Thursday, April 7, 12:20 p.m., Room 5229
Presenter: Kirsten Keegan Vasquez (alum) of Major Lindsay and Africa
3. Your Professional Life
How to Have a Successful Summer Clerkship
Friday, March 25th, 12:25 p.m., Room 5229
Presenters: Panel of attorneys from Foley, Godfrey & Kahn and Reinhart
Advice on Producing Excellent Work Product in your Summer Job
Friday, April 1st, 12:25 p.m., Room 5229
Presenters: Panel of attorneys from Foley, Godfrey & Kahn and Reinhart
Programs on How To Set Up a Solo Practice
Friday, March 4th, 8:30 - 10:45 a.m., Room 3250
Topics: Nuts and bolts of setting up a practice; ethical and malpractice issues
Getting Clients (Public Defender); Getting Clients: LRIS, Judicare, Attorneys Title Guaranty
Friday, March 25th, 8:30 - 10:45 a.m., Room 3250
Three Part “Professional Skills Success Series” by Michael Moore Room 5229
- Part One: Professionalism – Thursday February 17, 12:25-1:15 p.m.
- Part Two: The Business of Law Practice – Thursday March 3, 12:25-1:15 p.m.
- Part Three: Making the Right Impression – Friday March 4, 12:25-1:15 p.m.
Handling your Financial Aid Obligations
Friday, April 15, 2011, 12:25 - 1:15 p.m., Room 5229
Presenters: Rebecca Scheller, Admissions and Financial Aid Office, and Nilesh Patel
