University of San Diego School of Law
Office of Career & Professional Development
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
3L Edition
Please come see us to discuss job or internship opportunities, to review resumes and cover letters, to do mock
interviews, and to take advantage of our many career resources. Email lawcareers@sandiego.edu to make an
appointment.
CALENDAR
This Week
Today! Tuesday, January 20th
How to Interview to Get the Job
• Repeats at Noon (Attorney Panel) & 4:30 p.m. / Both programs in WH 3B
• MANDATORY to participate in Alumni Mock Interview Program! You must attend one of these two programs to schedule
an alumni mock interview (to be held January 27-30). Learn from attorneys what is expected in legal interviews. Prepare for
Public Interest Career Day, Spring Recruiting, and all legal interviews!
• Noon Panel Featuring: Angela Bartosik ('93), SD Public Defender’s Office; Katie Zunich, Callaway Golf Company, and Sherry
Thompson, San Diego District Attorney’s Office.
• If you cannot attend either because of a work or academic obligation, email lawcareers@sandiego.edu before noon
today.
Next Week
Tuesday, January 27th
Patent Bar Presentation
• Noon / WH 131
• If you are a student with an undergrad degree (or at least two years of coursework) in engineering, computer sciences or
the hard sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, some related fields), and are interested in becoming a Patent Agent or
Attorney, Practising Law Institute (PLI) invites you to a presentation by Mark Dighton, PLI's Director of Law School Relations
and a Director of their Patent Office Exam Course. Topics for discussion include:
o The latest info on the Patent Office Exam,
o Who can take it,
o How it works, now that it's on computer and “on demand,”
o When you should take it (you don't need to…and probably shouldn't…wait until you graduate),
o How the America Invents Act has impacted the Exam, and
o Recommendations on when and how to study for this very difficult Exam.
o Scholarships to PLI's other IP programs will also be discussed.
Tuesday, January 27th
Linkedin Tips
• 4:30pm / WH 2A
• This program is for ALL students, whether or not you (1) have a LinkedIn profile yet, (2) do not actively use yours, or (3) just
want to ask questions about enhancing your profile. You will get tips on effectively using the site to benefit your job search
and networking strategies this year and beyond!
Wednesday, January 28th
Navy JAG Application Seminar
• Noon / WH 131
• Learn about the Navy JAG Program, the role of the Judge Advocate General, and what they do.
• Get inside tips on the application process for summer internships and school year externships.
2015 Alumni Mock Interview Program
Dates:
January 27 – January 29 (Tuesday – Thursday)
6:00 – 8:00p.m.
Friday, January 30
10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Alumni will conduct mock job interviews for students during the annual Alumni Mock Interview Program.
Students will dress in business attire, research their interviewer, and attend a 20-minute mock interview, which will be followed
by five to ten minutes of constructive feedback on the student’s interviewing style.
This is a great opportunity for students to improve their interviewing skills and meet a practicing attorney!
To schedule an Alumni Mock Interview, you must do ALL of the following:
1.
Register for Symplicity, upload your resume, agree that you have read and will follow the 2015 Alumni Mock Interview
Participation and Cancellation Policy in full, and “apply” for the “2015 Alumni Mock Interview Program.” The deadline to
apply to participate in the 2015 Alumni Mock Interview program on Symplicity was noon Friday, January 16.
2.
Attend one presentation of “How to Interview to Get the Job” on Tuesday, January 20 at noon or 4:30 pm in Warren
Hall 3B. If you cannot attend either program because of a work or academic obligation, email our office at
lawcareers@sandiego.edu before noon on January 20th.
3.
We will confirm by email your completion of the two above requirements the morning of January 21. Then you may
sign up for an interview date and time via Symplicity between 10 am on Wednesday, January 21 and 10 am on
Thursday, January 22. By selecting an interview time, you are agreeing that you have read and will follow the Participation
and Cancellation Policy in full and that you attended (or were excused from attending) a presentation of “How to
Interview to Get the Job.”
Southern California Public Interest/Public Sector Career Day
Attend the 30th Annual Southern California Public Interest/Public Sector Career Day at UCLA on February 7, 2015, from 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
More than 110 employers will participate and meet and interview 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls for volunteer and paid law clerk and some
permanent attorney positions. In addition to potential job interviews, Public Interest Career Day offers panel presentations and
discussion sessions on a wide variety of legal topics.
Employers will also have information tables set up so you can speak with attorney representatives about the work they
do. Many students receive employment offers from such "table hopping!"
How can you participate in this terrific event? The Public Interest Career Day uses a separate Symplicity system. Therefore,
even if you registered for USD’s Symplicity system, you must follow the attached instructions to register for Public Interest
Career Day. Then register and start your bidding today!
Deadline: The deadline to register and bid on employers is tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21st at 5:00 p.m.
Look out for emails this month on ways you can receive summer funding!
Every year, USD sends one of the highest number of student attendees of all twelve participating So Cal law schools to this
event! Don’t miss out.
Do not hesitate to call or send us an email if you have any questions.
HOT JOBS
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Here are some hot jobs on Symplicity right now!
 Milani & Associates, APLC (Irvine, CA)
 Martinez & Schill LLP (San Diego, CA)
 William D. Hartsock, Tax Attorney (San Diego, CA)
 Clerkin, Sinclair & Mahfouz, LLP (San Diego, CA)
 McCormick & Mitchell (San Diego, CA)
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Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Regional Counsel (San Diego, CA)
FREQUENT STAMP CARD - GIFT CARDS!
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Don’t Forget To Get Your Stamp Card and Start Collecting Stamps!!
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Collect 5 stamps to get a $5 gift card to a local coffee shop or restaurant.
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Collect as many gift cards as you like.
*You must attend the complete programs (from start to finish) and remember to get stamped at the end of the program. You are responsible for not losing your stamp card.
Career Development & Networking Opportunities
View our “Professional Organizations & Specialty Bars” Guide on Symplicity for a list of organizations that you may join as a
student member for continuing legal education, career and professional development opportunities, and networking events. In
addition to the following listing, view their calendars for upcoming meetings and events! In addition to the following listing,
view the SDCBA’s calendar for upcoming meetings and events!
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Thursday, January 22, 2015
Lawyers Club of San Diego 5th Annual Mock Interview Workshop
The Student Committee invites Lawyers Club Student Members to perfect their interviewing techniques at this
workshop. This annual event provides law students with an opportunity to interview with local private and public
sector attorneys and to receive immediate feedback. Interviews are followed by a networking reception.
This event is open to Lawyers Club Student members only and there is no cost to attend.
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Event Sponsor and Location: Robert Half Legal, 600 W. Broadway, Suite 2100, San Diego, CA 92101
Register here
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Women Lawyers Panel and Reception - Perspectives on Relevant Topics for Women in the Legal Profession
This distinguished panel of women lawyers and leaders in the legal community will provide perspectives on work life
management, useful resources for women law students, and tips for professional success. Attendees are also invited
to our champagne reception with light refreshments following the panel.
Panel: 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Reception: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Address: Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1155 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
To RSVP, please click here.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association Tri-School Happy Hour
AILA invites all law students to a tri-school Happy Hour for students interested in immigration law.
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Address: Gordon Biersch, 5010 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108.
Save the Date – Thursday, February 12, 2015
Lawyers Club 3rd Annual Red, White and Brew Event
Lawyers Club invites you to relax and network with friends and business colleagues!
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Address: San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, San Diego, 92101
Tickets: Members, $55* (*To get the member price you must log-in first) Non-members, $70. Register here
University of San Diego School of Law
Office of Career & Professional Development
Warren Hall, Room 113
lawcareers@sandiego.edu
(619) 260-4529
www.sandiego.edu/law/careers