Virtual Pre-OCI Mock Interview Program

Students will have the opportunity to practice interviewing skills with volunteer attorneys through the  Center for Professional Development's Virtual Pre-OCI Mock Interview Program. A mock interview is the best way to polish your interview style and refine your strategy for the upcoming on-campus interviews. Due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, mock interviews will be conducted virtually using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or another platform convenient to the attorney.

Practice interviews will last for 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of feedback. When possible, CPD will match you with a practitioner in your area of interest. Email Junsen Ohno for a list of volunteers and their availability. Once you've looked over the list, you'll share your top 4 choices with Ms. Ohno, along with a copy of your resume. Ms. Ohno will match you with an attorney who you'll reach out to directly to schedule a date and time to interview.

Time slots are first-come, first-served, and space is limited. Sign up soon, spots are going fast!

Job Talk Tuesday: You Know What to Do

"In many respects, you know how to get through this next step, you just haven’t done it yet."

James Johnson, SU Law Class of 2012

James Johnson, Associate Attorney at Emery Reddy, litigates workers’ compensation, personal injury, and third-party matters throughout Washington State. Litigators know how to be persistent, and James reminds us that there are times when “…it is going to be a grind." But you're ready for that!

In his Job Talk, James explains, "It was a grind to get to law school, to get through law school, and whatever came to you before that in life.  In many respects, you know how to get through this next step, you just haven’t done it yet.”

You have the tools and the ability to take on the challenges ahead, so when it all feels like a grind, please repeat the mantra that you know what to do.

Watch and Listen to James's Story

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Start Your Path to a Successful Career in Intellectual Property!

Thursday, July 29, 4 p.m. ET. 

Job Talk Tuesday: You Have What It Takes

"Don’t let someone tell you that you don’t have what it takes and that you aren’t going to make it in this economy, because you will."

Wendawn Miller-Frazer, SU Law Class of 2011

Wendawn Miller-Frazer, Associate in the Financial Services Group at Bahamas law firm, Lennox Paton, sat down with CPD this week to talk about how she achieved success in a "sink or swim" job market. Wendawn's career trajectory provides a powerful reminder that, "You have to know within you that you can do it."

If you need a reminder today to keep going, if you've ever doubted that those who went before you are rooting for you, or if you simply need to be encouraged to be kind to yourself, give this Job Talk a moment of your time.

Watch and Listen to Wendawn's Story

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U.S. Department of Justice Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management Webinar

The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management will once again be hosting a Wednesday Webinar Series in which we will highlight offices participating in the Attorney General’s Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program. We respectfully ask you to forward the below and attached invitation to your law students and eligible graduates.

WEDNESDAY WEBINAR DATE	PARTICIPATING OFFICES*
June 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET	Antitrust Division Civil Division Civil Rights Division Criminal Division
June 24, 2020 12:00 PM ET	Environment and Natural Resources Division Executive Office for Immigration Review Tax Division United States Trustee Program
July 8, 2020 12:00 PM ET	Drug Enforcement Administration Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Bureau of Prisons National Security Division U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York

*Subject to change.

DOJ Wednesday Webinar Series – Access Information

URL:  https://ecs.acms.com/dojwedwebseries/

Access Code:  10200   

MMP Seeks Attorneys for Unemployment Cases

The Washington State Bar Association's Moderate Means Program seeks attorneys to take unemployment benefits cases. 

Log in to myWSBA.org to apply.

Job Talk Tuesday: Chart a Path

"You can’t copy what someone else did, so the purpose of

networking is not to memorize a path, it’s to get ideas so you can create your own path."

Megan Fouty Lutes, SU Law Class of 2009

"My career path was not linear, it was more a zigzag, but I love it. And I think having that diversity of experience has contributed to me being successful in my current role." 

Nada Alnajafi, SU Law Class of 2009


We had the privilege of hearing from two grads this week: Megan Fouty Lutes, Director of Legal at Convoy Inc, and Nada Alnajafi, Corporate Counsel at Franklin Templeton, took us on a journey from the day they met at 1L orientation to where their careers are today. You'll love this joint Job Talk! Take inspiration from these alumni — they charted their own paths, and you will too.

Watch and Listen to Megan and Nada's Story

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Job Talk Tuesday: Pivot and Adapt

Don’t give up. Don’t get discouraged…Make sure you figure out ways to pivot and be adaptable.  If things aren’t going according to plan, realize there’s another way to get there. Sit down, think about it, readjust…and find a different way to get there.

Phil Chu, SU Law Class of 2012

Every day is Tuesday! Or at least that's what we say when we post a Job Talk Tuesday on a Wednesday. If, like us, you keep Tuesday in your heart all week long, we encourage you to check out this week's Job Talk.

Litigator Phil Chu of Weinstein Caggiano shares his thoughts on how to lean in to adjustment. Pivoting and adjusting when needed has served Phil well throughout his career; learn how a commitment to adaptability can work for you too.

Watch and Listen to Phil's Story

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OCI 1-2-3 Program