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The Career Devlopement Office (CDO) is committed to providing support to the alumni of our J.D. and LL.M. programs.  All of CDO's resources continue to be available for alumni after graduation.

 

Individual Career Counseling

We invite all alumni who are considering a job or career transition to make an appointment with one of our experienced career advisors.  Appointments are held in the CDO for those in the South Florida area, or by telephone for those outside of the area.  We will work with you to develop a job search strategy, research potential employers, learn successful networking techniques and find the job you want.  We also offer resume and cover letter review and critique, and mock interviews to improve communication and interviewing skills. Contact the CDO to schedule an appointment.

 

Job Postings

The CDO maintains an online searchable database of current legal employment opportunities for students and alumni.  The database is updated on an almost daily basis and is accessible 24 hours a day from any computer.  In addition, hard copies of all job postings are made available during office hours.  To create an account or retrieve your forgotten login information, please e-mail cdo@law.miami.edu with your name, graduation month/year, LL.M. program you completed (if applicable) and your preferred e-mail address.  Please allow up to two business days for a response.

 

In addition, you are entitled to access to the Intercollegiate Job Bank.  The Intercollegiate Job Bank is a consortium of member law schools around the country who share job postings for post-graduate positions.  This is a useful tool if you are seeking a position elsewhere in the United States.  A username and password is necessary to access the above link.  If you would like to access the Intercollegiate Job Bank, please call the CDO at (305) 284-2668 or e-mail cdo@law.miami.edu.  Be sure to provide your name and year of graduation. 

 

Job Search Publications

The CDO has a number of publications available to assist you with your job search, including an Alumni Guide geared specifically for the post-graduation job search, whether for your first job after graduation or your fourth.

 

Reciprocity

If you are searching for a job outside the South Florida area, we can make a written request on your behalf to obtain access to the career services of another law school.  For more information, including restrictions to reciprocity and to learn how to make a request, please see the reciprocity page of this website.

 

CDO Blog

The CDO maintains a blog to inform students of job search tips, professional development advice, career opportunities and other important information.  The blog will also contain, from time to time, information relevant to alumni such as useful resources, networking opportunities and on campus events.  Please add the blog to your favorites, or subscribe to its posts, so that you may stay informed of all CDO happenings and events.

 

Additional Resources

The CDO's Useful Online Resources contains a variety of links to job posting databases, practice-specific organizations and employer directories. Some of the many resources that can help you with your job search:

 

Intercollegiate Job Bank

Contains alumni job postings from law schools around the country. Please call (305) 284-2668 or e-mail cdo@law.miami.edu for login information.

 

Alternative Lawyer Jobs

Job posting and information resource for lawyers seeking alternative career opportunities including counsel positions, part-time and contract legal work as well as opportunities to join small businesses.

 

Opportunities in Public Affairs

Opportunities in public relations, legislation and other fields in nonprofits, corporations and the government in the Washington, DC area.

 

Legal Recruiters

Links to legal recruiters searchable by location or practice area.

 

National Association of Legal Search Consultants

An organization for legal search professionals nationwide. Contains a searchable directory of recruiters and headhunters available here.

 

Other Alumni Publications
The Barrister is the Law School's major publication for its alumni and friends, providing news and feature articles about the School. Begun as a student-produced newspaper, the Barrister is now published by the Law School's Office of Law Development and Alumni Relations.

 

Alumni E-Newsletter, a newsletter for alumni, students, and friends, supplements the Barrister. In addition to brief articles and information about activities and developments at the School of Law, each issue features a Career Development Office section titled "Career Corner" which contains articles, a job spotlight and other job search information.