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September 12, 2008
Advice from Washington, D.C. Employers
The CSO recently met with several employers in Washington, D.C. These meetings included several public interest organizations and a large law firm. These employers are willing to consider Case Western Reserve law students for summer and post graduate positions. Of the six employers we met with there was one constant recommendation to students…make sure there are no grammatical errors in any of your application materials - resume, cover letter and writing sample! Additionally, many of the employers indicated that they receive outdated or improper references. Employers want your references to be people who you have worked for rather than friends or family. You can also seek references from law and undergraduate professors. Do not be afraid to ask. Another common reminder was to make sure the contact information you provide is current. Employers don't want to find out that the person you listed as a reference stopped working for the employer you listed six months ago!
We learned a great deal about wonderful public interest opportunities in the D.C. area and what perfect timing as CSO’s Public Interest theme week starts Monday, September 12. In addition to attending the events next week, be sure to make an appointment with a counselor to discuss public interest opportunities for the summer or after graduation.
The CSO will continue to keep you updated on our outreach efforts!
Posted by kcc17 at September 12, 2008 06:27 PM