The Career Services Office (CSO) is committed to assisting students and alumni in all aspects of their career development, from job search strategy and interview preparation to professional development and beyond. We also actively engage with employers to promote the School of Law and to encourage them to consider our students when making hiring decisions.
CSO Services
The Career Services Office offers a complete line of services to Case Western Reserve University School of Law alumni including the Alumni Career Search Guide, which contains information about resources and services offered by the CSO; career options; and resume, cover letter, and interview advice. This guide is available in hard copy in the CSO and can be emailed.

One-on-one career counseling. The most important part of any successful job search is the creation of a strategy. Consider meeting with a CSO attorney-counselor, who can provide insight, advice, and suggestions to help shape the job search strategy. These one-on-one meetings can also address other aspects of career planning, including: basic document preparation (resumes and cover letters) and application procedures, market and employer information, practice area and career options exploration, interview preparation, and personal professional development. Appointments are available in person, via telephone, and via email.

CSO Resource Room. In addition to online resources available through Symplicity, the CSO maintains a resource library of hard copy reference materials, including directories, informational handouts, binders of fellowship and clerkship opportunities, legal periodicals, salary and practice-area reports and statistics, and more. The Resource Room also contains a lending library of reference books regarding legal practice options, preparing for interviews, drafting application documents, and general job search advice. The Resource Room also contains a fax machine, computer, copier, and telephone that are available for students to use for matters related to their job search.

Networking. The Comprehensive Alumni database and Case Connections Networking database offer alumni the opportunity to contact other alumni practicing in geographic or legal practice areas of interest. These contacts can be used to get advice on job search techniques and networking skills as well as information on current legal trends in the market.

Reciprocity. Reciprocity allows alumni to receive access to some or all of the career services resources of another law school. This can be a useful tool for alumni seeking employment outside the greater Cleveland area. Reciprocity is a valuable favor from another law school, and many schools (especially those in high-volume areas like New York City, Chicago, and Washington, DC) will grant only a limited number of reciprocity requests each year. Because of this, it is critical that you make sure you have carefully read and understand the reciprocity policy of the school you are requesting access to and that you make your request at the time you are able to take the fullest advantage of the privileges extended to you. To request reciprocity, please complete the online Request Form. A copy of CWRU Law’s reciprocity policy is available here.

Job Postings. In the 2008-2009 academic year, the CSO posted over 1400 job opportunities to our students and alumni. Our job postings are updated each weekday, so be sure to check Symplicity on a regular basis. The CSO recommends checking Symplicity at least twice a week, and applying to available opportunities without unnecessary delay. The CSO also participates in the BYU Intercollegiate Job Bank, which includes job postings submitted by law schools nationwide; contact the CSO to be provided with the website and login information.