Career Development Office
Home  /  Career Development Office

 

 

 

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.

 

Student Business Cards are Here!

The Career Development Office is pleased to offer business cards to current students.  For more information please click here.

 

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.

December 1
Florida Justice Institute (Miami, FL) – Summer Public Interest Law Fellow (2L students).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 4112.

December 8
Carlton Fields, P.A. (West Palm Beach, FL)  – Summer Associate (2L students).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 4396.

December 12
Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fund and Education Fund (New York, NY) – Summer Corporate Legal Internship (2L students).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 4338. 

December 15
New York County District Attorney’s Office (New York, NY) – Summer Legal Intern (1L and 2L students).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 4007.

United States Bankruptcy Court (Tampa, FL) – Judicial Law Clerk (3L students).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 4386.

December 20
Cibran Eljaiek & Lopez, P.L. (Miami, FL) – Spring Semester Legal Intern (2L students).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 4413.

December 26
The Children’s Law Center (Washington, DC) – Legal Intern (2L students).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 4368.

December 27
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (Miami, FL) – Staff Attorney (3L students and Graduates).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 3604. 

December 31
American Bar Association Judicial Intern Program (Various Cities) – Judicial Intern (2L and 3L students).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 4286.

FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Boca Raton, FL) – Legal Intern (2L and 3L students).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 4346.

New Jersey Judiciary (throughout NJ) – Judicial Law Clerks (3L students and Graduates).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 3854.

PILI Public Interest Law Initiative (Chicago, IL) – Summer Intern (1L and 2L students).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 4239.

January 1 
The Honorable Andrew S. Effron, United States Court of Appeals, Armed Forces (Washington, DC) – Judicial Summer Intern (2L students) and Judicial Law Clerk (3L students and Graduates).  For more information, please see Symplicity posting # 3817.




Upcoming Events
 

Coming this Spring - Workshops, Events, Guest Speakers and Panel Presentations

 

Exclusively for 1Ls:
1L Career Development Sessions
Firm Night Networking Receptions

 

Preparing for Summer and Permanent Employment:
How to Succeed as a Summer Associate
How to Succeed in the Public Sector
How to Succeed as a First Year Attorney

 

Job Searching in a Tough Economy: 
Understanding the Current Legal Market
Tailoring Your Job Search to Embrace the Changing Times

 

Identifying Opportunities for You:
Why a Judicial Clerkship May be the Perfect Opportunity for You
Small Firm Practice
Flying Solo:  Opening Your Own Practice
Bankruptcy Practice Panel
State and Local Government Practice Panel
Non Traditional Legal Careers Panel
Legal Opportunities in Central and Northern Florida
Fellowship Opportunities

 

University of Miami School of Law.  Copyright 2007  All Rights Reserved
1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33146   |   Tel. (305) 284-2339
Legal   |    Acceptable-Use-Policy   |    Privacy   |    Visitors