LIFE AT A LARGE FIRM: GETTING YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR AND SUCCEEDING

The Career Services and Professional Development Office presents the Life at a Large Firm panel on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at noon in room 237A. Panelists are Lisa A. Gregorius, Lewis Brisbois; Shawn M. Larsen, Rutan & Tucker; Robert Loewen, Gibson Dunn; and Yvonne Dalton, Gordon & Rees. The panelists will discuss the advantages and challenges of pursuing a career with a large firm. This is an excellent opportunity to hear advice from attorneys in a variety of practice areas within the large firm structure.

The Career Services and Professional Development Office is currently seeking 2Ls and 3Ls that are interested in acting as a “Networker” at the Speed Networking event which will be held at Chapman on Wednesday, November 7 from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in Argyros Forum 209. If you have had an interesting job during law school and want to talk about your experience with 1Ls you are eligible to participate. Please email August Farnsworth at afarnswo@chapman.edu if you would like to attend the event and be a “networker” no later than Friday, October 26. Please also indicate where you worked in the email so that we can create the table tents.

The Speed Networking event is designed to give first year law students the ability to network with second year and third year law students. First year law students will gain insight about particular employers that second and third years have already worked at giving them an added edge in the job searching process. After all of the first year law students that attend have made the rounds, second and third year law students are also welcome to participate and get the inside scoop about an employer or find out about connections that they should make in order to get a job there from fellow second and third year law students.

The “networkers” will be seated at tables with your name and where you worked on table name tents in front of you. Each first year will come to you and meet with you for several minutes before a bell rings to signal them to move to the next “networker”. The dress code is completely casual. If you can only attend a portion of the event, that is fine, but obviously it is better if you can stay the whole time. Prior to the event, you will receive a list of potential questions that the first years might ask so that you can be a little better prepared. If you have any questions about this event, please ask August Farnsworth, Assistant Dean of Career Services and Professional Development.

Now Accepting Spring 2008 OCI Employer Registration Forms

Chapman University School of Law hosts two annual On Campus Interviewing Programs. We are now accepting registration forms from employers for our Spring 2008 On Campus Interviewing Program. Do not miss out on this great opportunity to interview Chapman Law students. Spring On Campus Interviewing occurs from the end of January through March. All Chapman law students are eligible to participate in the Spring On Campus Interviewing Program. If you would like your organization to participate in either Spring 2008 OCI or Fall 2008, please contact August Farnsworth at (714) 628-2593 or by e-mail at afarnswo@chapman.edu.

Government Day to be hosted at Chapman University School of Law on Saturday, February 23, 2008

We are excited to announce that Chapman University School of Law is again hosting Government Day on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., (registration begins at 8 a.m. and interviewing will continue until 6 p.m.) There are several components to the event: interviewing, information tables and lunch. Government agencies are coming to interview students from all 12 southern California law schools as well as hosting tables to give law students information about job opportunities within their various agencies. The event is free.

For more information, please contact August Farnsworth, Assistant Dean of Career Services and Professional Development at Chapman University School of Law at (714)628-2593 or afarnswo@chapman.edu.

Career Services Student Advisory Board Selected!

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to serve on the Career Services and Professional Development Student Advisory Board: Kitty Aguilera, Jessica Blair, Ashley Case, Kelly Davis, Michelle Freni, and Aleksandra Sarosiek. We are looking forward to sitting down as a group and listening to your feedback and hearing your suggestions.

Chapman Law Student Volunteers Needed for Orange County Law Firm Practice Day!

Join us on Saturday, November 3, 2007 as we host this incredible event. The 14th Annual Orange County Law Firm Practice Day is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We have many different shifts to fit your busy schedule!

Volunteers can sign up to help with:
-Registration
-Hospitality Suite
-Moderating Sessions and more!

If you are interested in volunteering or just need more information, please contact August Farnsworth, Assistant Dean of Career Services and Professional Development at
(714) 628-2593 or afarnswo@chapman.edu.

Breaking Barriers: Diversity In The Legal Profession

The Career Services and Professional Development Office, together with the Minority Law Student Association and Queen’s Bench, will present a panel on diversity issues in the legal profession on Tuesday, October 9 at noon in room 237A.

Come hear from experts in various fields of law as they discuss situations they have encountered in the workplace. Students will hear first hand accounts of current leaders in the profession and are encouraged to ask questions involving issues surrounding women, ethnic and minority groups, and challenges facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender attorneys. The guest speakers are Jabari Willis, Esq. and Marlon Wadlington, Esq. from Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo; Shadi Hosseinioun, Esq. and Patricia Lee-Gulley, Esq. from Gordon & Rees LLP; Yoshiaki C. Kubota, Esq. from Chambers, Noronha & Kubota; and Jennifer Anderson, Esq. from Counsel Contracting.

Debate On The War In Iraq and The Role Of Women and Gays In The Military

Do not miss an informative and exciting debate between Professor Katherine Darmer and Professor Donald Kochan today at 4:00 p.m. in Room 237A. Come hear Professor Darmer and Professor Kochan debate issues surrounding the war in Iraq and U.S. War Powers with subtopics including the Solomon Amendment and the role of women in the military.

DIVERSITY WEEK AT CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Today is the first day of Diversity Week here at Chapman University School of Law. Students can pick up their “Celebrate Diversity” bracelet and schedule of this week’s events today from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the law school lobby.

14th ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY LAW FIRM PRACTICE DAY TO BE HOSTED AT CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

The Career Services and Professional Development Office is proud to announce that Chapman University School of Law is hosting the Orange County Law Firm Practice Day this year on Saturday, November 3. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a southern California law school consortium event, so all 12 southern California law schools will be participating. There are several components to the event: information tables, panels and lunch. If you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to ask August Farnsworth, Assistant Dean of Career Services and Professional Development at Chapman University School of Law at (714)628-2593 or afarnswo@chapman.edu.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FERGUSON INN 2007-2008!

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate in the Ferguson Inn for 2007-2008: Chris Barnes, Ashley Case, Jorge Lopez, Luigi Monteleone, Jaime Phelps, Gary Polk, Karen Salas, Amy Song, Rob Terrazas, and Aaron Vaughan. Participation in the Ferguson Inn of Court is an excellent opportunity to network with over 100 local judges and attorneys. It is an honor to be selected to represent Chapman University School of Law and the student body. Again congratulations!!