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September 02, 2009
2009 Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair
The 2009 Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair will take place October 24-25, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Conference and Career Fair offers students an opportunity to meet with employers for volunteer opportunities, summer positions and postgraduate opportunities in the public interest sector.
Student registration is now open. Read below for registration instructions and important dates. If you have any questions about the Conference and Career Fair, please feel free to contact your career counselor or the CSO.
Students interested in attending the 2009 Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair may sign up for a Symplicity account and submit their cover letter and resume beginning Monday, August 31.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the registration instructions and tips.
Signing up for a Symplicity account is free. Most student registrations to attend the Conference and Career Fair will be free.
To sign up:
1. Create a Symplicity account at https://ejw-csm.symplicity.com/students/. If your school uses Symplicity, you will still need to create a new account.
2. Confirm your email address by clicking on the link that is emailed to you.
3. Update your profile information under "Profile"
4. Upload a cover letter, résumé and transcript, if applicable. Please note that you may not upload writing samples into the system. Bring these to the interview with you.
5. Register to attend the Career Fair under "Events." You must register in order to be admitted into the Conference and Career Fair. A Symplicity account does not constitute as registering.
6. Submit applications to employers through Symplicity.
For more information and for tips on how to have a successful Conference and Career Fair, visit our website at www.equaljusticeworks.org.
IMPORTANT DATES
Aug. 26 - Employer registration closes
Aug. 31 - Student sign-ups begin
Sept. 11 - Student sign-ups end
Sept. 30 - Student Accept/Decline begins
Oct. 7 - Student Accept/Decline ends
Oct. 24 & 25 - The Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair
Oct. 24 - Law School Awards Luncheon
Posted by kcc17 at September 2, 2009 06:55 PM