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The Career Development Office (CDO) is committed to assisting students and graduates of the University of Miami School of Law with their job search and professional development needs.

 

Among the CDO’s resources are its eight career advisors, all of whom have law degrees and are available to meet with students and graduates in individualized counseling sessions to discuss job search strategies and answer the many questions that arise during the job search process.

 

The CDO’s staff strives to maximize students’ employment by strategically marketing the School of Law to employers and promoting placement opportunities to students. Working closely with alumni, faculty and student organizations, the CDO designs seminars, workshops and panel discussions to give students broad exposure to job opportunities and the practice of law.

 

Please select the appropriate link to learn more about the comprehensive services and resources available through the CDO.  For more information related to career planning and professional development, including events, opportunities and tips, be sure to visit the CDO blog. Students may also access important job search related materials including application forms and employer information on the CDO’s Student Portal.

 

Market Trends and Information for Students and Alumni of the University of Miami School of Law


The CDO has compiled information and suggestions on overall hiring trends in the legal marketplace to help students and alumni who are looking for a job, confused about how to start a job search or are in career transition.  Please visit the Market Trends and Information page for more information.

 

Upcoming Deadlines
The following are just a sample of the various opportunities available to students and graduates.  For a complete listing of job opportunities, please visit the CDO’s job posting database Symplicity.

November 13

Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen T. Brown (Miami, FL) – Judicial Intern Spring 2010 (2L/3L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 5618.

November 14

Friedman & Frost, P. L. (Miami, FL) – Associate Attorney (Grad). For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 5486.

Michael D. Stewart, Law Offices of (Miami, FL) – Law Clerk (2L/3L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 5617.

Julie C Ferguson PA (Downtown Miami) – Legal Intern (2L/3L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 5604.

November 16

Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP (Baltimore, MD) – Disability Rights Fellow (3L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 5552.

November 17

Coral Gables City Attorney's Office (Coral Gables, FL) – Volunteer Intern (2L/3L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #4201.

November 18

Sarelson Law Firm, P.A. (Miami, FL) – Litigation Associate (Grad). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5704.

Broad and Cassel (Miami) – Law Clerks for Document Review (Grad). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5533.

November 20

5th District Court of Appeal (Daytona Beach, FL) – Law Clerk (Grad). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5630.

Loyola Law School Center for Juvenile Law and Policy W.M. Keck Summer Fellowship (Los Angeles) – Fellow (1L/2L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #4489.

November 21

Montoya Lopez, P.L. (Miami, FL) – Intern (2L/3L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5640.

November 23

Florida Justice Institute, Inc. (Miami, FL) - Public Interest Law Fellowship 2010 (3L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5551.

LNR Partners, Inc. (Miami Beach, FL) – Staff Counsel (Grad). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5649.

November 24

The Law Offices of Patrick Cordero PA (Miami Gables Area) – Associate Attorney (Grad). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #4406.

November 26

Bratter Krieger LLP (Miami Beach, Florida) – Law Clerk (2L/3L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5650.

November 27

Broad and Cassel (Miami) – Commercial Litigation Associate (Grad). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5522.

Cordell & Cordell, P.C. (Tampa, Florida) – (Graduate/Alumni, LLM Tax). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5609.

November 28

Dade Community Foundation (Miami, FL) – Communications Intern (2L/3L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5662.

McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A. (Tallahassee, Florida) - Ft. Lauderdale Workers' Comp Associate (Grad). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5568.

November 30

U.S. Agency for International Development (Washington, DC) – Attorney Advisor (Grad). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5708.

State of Florida (Miami, Florida) – Judicial Assistant (2L/3L/Grad). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #5680.

U.S. Magistrate Judge John J. O'Sullivan (Miami, FL) – Judicial Intern (2L/3L). For more information, please see Symplicity posting #4315.




Upcoming Events
 

November 3
From Law School to Law Firm
12:30 p.m. – Room 108

 

November 4
Finding Your Dream Job in the South Florida Marketplace with Jeff Cazeau and Josh Spector
12:30 p.m. – Room 352

 

November 10
1L Out of Town Job Search Workshop
12:30 p.m. – Room 352

 

November 12
1L Judicial Clerkship and Internship Information Session
12:30 p.m. – Room 352

 

November 13
1L Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
12:30 p.m. – Room 352

 
November 18
A Luncheon with John Christopher of Christopher & Weisberg
12:30-2:00 p.m. - Whitten University Center, Flamingo Ballroom D, 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33124

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