Advising Appointments
Your assigned Office of Professional & Career Development (PCD) advisor will continue to be your primary resource for all things job related during your second year of law school. From resume and cover letter advice to job search strategy and interview preparation, your PCD advisor is here to talk through all of your professional and job search related questions. Second-year students often have unique concerns related to job search strategies and maximizing networking during a busy year of school. To schedule an appointment with your advisor, go to the Appointments tab on Vincent.
Vincent
During your second year of law school Vincent remains your primary resource for online professional resources at DePaul. Vincent houses a wide variety of resources available to law students and alumni, including class year specific job postings, quick practice area guides, a calendar of career and professional development events, resume and cover letter guides, and more.
Questions about how to use Vincent? Please email your assigned PCD advisor, email PCD directly or call (312) 362-8385, and we will be happy to assist you.
On Campus Interviews (OCI)
DePaul's On-Campus Interview (OCI) program is held annually. Incoming 2L's and 3L's may participate. The program consists of in-person or virtual interviews and resume collections with participating employers. Students interested in participating may bid/apply for interviews using the OCI tab in Vincent. More information is available to students on the Vincent resource page.
Chicago Bar Association Law Student Career Immersion Mentoring Program
The Chicago Bar Association (CBA) Young Lawyer Section has developed a unique career immersion mentoring program, which pairs rising 2L law students with attorney mentors who guide them through a series of experiences that benefit their careers. Examples of experiences may include conducting a mock interview, shadowing an attorney during a virtual hearing or deposition or having an attorney edit a writing sample.
You must be a current law student member of the CBA to participate. A limited number of mentors are available to students and pairings are made on a first come, first served basis.
Networking Events
- Practice Area Fair Exploration Fair: Held at the beginning of the fall semester, this event provides students an opportunity to talk to attorneys practicing in a wide variety of practice areas.
- Notable Alumni Lunches: Distinguished alumni meet with our students over an informal lunch so that students are able to connect with our alumni network in a small group setting.
- Job Fair: Held in spring semester, this event focuses on connecting students with employers looking to bring on clerks for the upcoming summer.
- Meet the Government Employers: Held yearly, this event focuses on connecting students with government and nonprofit employers throughout the Midwest.