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.
Getting Involved
The CSO appreciates the experience and advice that employers and their attorneys can provide to current students as they explore options and embark on their legal careers. We are always happy to partner with employers to improve their visibility on campus while also educating our students about legal markets, tips for successful job searches, the diversity of employment opportunities, and more. Below are some of the ways that your organization can become more involved with the CWRU Law community:

Speak on a panel. Throughout the academic year, the CSO hosts a variety of programs and panels addressing different practice areas, trends in the law, interview tips, resume tips, networking, and more. Consider speaking on one of these panels or giving a presentation about your area of law or career path. To learn more, to volunteer, or to suggest a program, please call Sarah Beznoska at 216-368-6353.

Serve as a mock interviewer. Each winter, the CSO hosts a Mock Interview Saturday, which invites alumni and other practicing attorneys to the school to conduct mock interviews with current students. These mock interviews give the students an opportunity to practice their skills and receive feedback from someone who’s “been there and done that”. The CSO strives to include interviewers from all types of employers, including private practice, government, corporate, and public interest. The next Mock Interview Saturday will take place on January 30, 2010. To learn more or to volunteer, please call Heather DiFranco at 216-368-6353.

Engage in informational interviews. The CSO maintains an “opt-in” database of alumni and other attorneys who have expressed a desire to speak with current students about their law practice, job search techniques, the legal market in their city or state, and other issues related to navigating the career path. We are looking for attorneys nationwide to join this network. To learn more or to join the database, please complete the online form or call Candice Storey at 216-368-6353.

Conduct an employer outreach meeting. Throughout the year, the CSO’s Director of Employer Outreach travels the country to meet with employers in an effort to learn what employers are looking for in candidates and to share information about the law school and its students. Consider sharing your advice and knowledge with us in this way. To learn more or to schedule a meeting, please call Francie Fields at 216-368-6353.