Alternative Careers Panel

Possessing a JD opens the door to a wide variety of non-traditional legal careers. Join CPD and BELA (Business & Entrepreneurship Law Association) for a panel discussion about job opportunities that go beyond traditional legal practice. 

Panelists are:

• Joey Mack, Senior HR Manager, Microsoft Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA)
• Bahareh Samanian ‘02, Director of Lawyer Recruiting, Davis Wright Tremaine
• Ian Warner, Public Policy Director, Zillow Group
• Kate White, Co-Founder, Design Build Legal

DATE: Thursday, September 26, 2019

TIME: 12 p.m.
LOCATION: Sullivan Hall, Room C5

To attend, please RSVP here in Simplicity. 1Ls may e-mail their interest to Junsen Ohno.

Preparing for the March 4th Small Firm Fair

Continue to check Symplicity as we add outstanding firms—Ahlers & Cressman, Saku Collins, Schulkin Rein, and other great additions will now be joining us.

On the day of the event please arrive in interview dress with resumes and business cards on hand. When you enter Campion Hall for the fair, check in at the student registration table to get a name tag before proceeding to the ballroom.

The purpose of this fair is to give you an opportunity to network with and gain knowledge from the 40+ firms and organizations in attendance. Do your due diligence and come prepared with strong questions for the attorneys.

BE PROACTIVE. Don’t limit yourselves to only those firms collecting resumes. This is an excellent chance to make connections for the future, be sure you talk with as many attorneys as possible.

We’re looking forward to a great event and hope you are as well. As the fair approaches please feel free to contact Erin Fullner fullnere@seattleu.edu with questions.

4th Annual Solo, Small and Mid-Sized Firm Information, Networking and Career Fair
March 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seattle University, Campion Ballroom

CAPAA and ACLF Launch Fellowship Program, Accepting Applications

The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) are pleased to announce the launch of a Fellowship opportunity for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students to build their legislative and public policy analysis skills on issues affecting the Asian Pacific American community. Applications are currently being accepted for the January 2010 Fellowship program. Individuals selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the government while building leadership skills. Upon completing the Fellowship, the Fellow, if eligible, will participate in ACLF’s Community Leaders Program, which further develops leadership skills through community based curriculum, project team-building and mentoring/networking opportunities.

The 2010 Fellowship program begins in January, and application review begins December 1; priority given to applications received by December 15; after December 15th; applications are considered on a space-available basis. Fellows will be placed in the agency’s Olympia office.

More information and the application can be found here.

Use Your Law Training as a Financial Advisor

The Bellevue office of AXA Advisors is offering a training program for graduates interested in a career as a financial professional. AXA is one of the world's premier financial organizations. They offer a competitive compensation model, benefits and the training that will add to the skills you already bring due to the training you received in law school.

Check Symplicity for more details. Note that they have sought out law-trained applicants. This is a terrific opportunity for those looking for a career "Beyond the Traditional."

They write: "If you’re team-oriented, achievement-driven and ready for an opportunity through which you can both help people in your community and enjoy a flexible and satisfying life, we invite you to contact us today. Please email your resume to: Donald.Odonnell@axa-advisors.com. Visit us online at: www.axa-equitable.com or www.seattle.myaxa-advisors.com.
AXA Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC. AXA Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
GE-43301 (3/08)"

Law Students Face New Responsibilities in Career Building

The National Law Journal: the evolution at law schools and firms alike is changing the nature of careers in the profession. Click here to read article.

Equal Justice Works Scholarship DEADLINE CHANGE

If you are committed to or exploring the possibility of a career in public interest or government, please consider attending the Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair. As an added bonus this year, SU Law will be launching the D.C. Alumni Chapter that week and all students attending the Fair are invited. This is a great way to get an instant network of contacts in D.C. But, deadlines are upon us.

This year's Career Fair will be the weekend of October 24-25 in Washington, D.C. CPD and AtJI will be offering scholarship reimbursements of up to $250 for your attendance at the Conference and Career Fair and the launch of the SU Law Alumni Chapter, to take place on Thursday, October 22.

**Please note that the deadline to apply for the scholarship to attend has changed: it is now Friday, September 4 at noon.**
Applicants must submit a one page statement of interest and resume to Stacey Lara-Kerr (slara@seattleu.edu) by deadline to be considered for the scholarship. We will make every effort to inform applicants that they have recieved the scholarship as soon as possible.

The list of employers participating in this year's career fair is now posted on the EJW Symplicity page. This is NOT SU Symplicity - you must register for EJW Symplicity seperately. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the registration instructions and tips. Employers are accepting applications on a rolling basis, so APPLY EARLY to positions of interest. The deadline to apply for positions is Sept. 14 at 11:59 pm EDT. Please do not wait until then to apply for positions! In the past, demand on the last day to apply caused very long wait times for documents to upload and convert, which resulted in some students being unable to apply by the deadline. You may apply to an employer before you register for the conference.

Participating Employers Include (please note there are attorney and summer intern positions):
Public Interest: Southern Environmental Law Center; SEIU; National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty; World Organization for Human Rights USA, Human Rights & Anti-Terrorism Project; Electronic Privacy Information Center; Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc.
Government: US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection; HHS Departmental Appeals Board; U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section

If you would like to have someone in CPD review your job application materials prior to their submission, please contact Emily Von Seele (vonseele@seattleu.edu) or Stacey Lara-Kerr as soon as possible.

Career Development: Beyond the Traditional

Public policy analysis--Law enforcement--Lobbying and public affairs--Compliance-- Financial planning--Clandestine service--Journalism--Foreign relations--Human Resources

What do all these careers have in common? They are great careers for lawyers. Law trained employees are valued and tend to rise quickly in organizations. Learn why that is the case in the "Alternative Careers" section of the law school's "Careers" Web site. There is a wealth of information there for students and alumni who seek a career "beyond the traditional" law firm path. Read job descriptions, learn how to adapt your resume, discover domestic and international employers and explore interesting career paths.

http://www.law.seattleu.edu/Careers/Students/Alternative_Careers.xml