What Is “Fall Recruiting?”(a/k/a OCI)

Today’s Agenda:-Definitions & big picture-What employers and career paths?-What does this mean for me?-Timelines at a glance (Spring & Summer)-Next steps & how to succeed

Definitions – What Is “Fall Recruiting?”

– Off-Campus Programs (MCGC Consortium)• Washington DC (July 29)• New York (July 31)• San Francisco Walk-around (August 7)• Chicago Walk-around (August 10)

– On-Campus Program• Screening Interviews in Law School Library (begin August 17)• Resume Collects

– Job Fairs• Diversity & Substantive Interests

– Direct Sends

What Employers & Career Paths?

– Law Firms - of all sizes• Other small firms are on different timelines - later

programming for that

– Business/Accounting/Tax

– Federal Government

– State and Local Government

– Non-Profit Agencies

What Does This Mean For Me?

– This is when these employers hire(A few look at 3Ls for post-grad hiring as well)

– Rumor Debunked – not just for top 10% of class

– Hiring is growing in Minneapolis and nationwide:

U of MN Law2014 – 148 employers2013 – 127 employers

Law Firm Summer Program Class Size

Source: NALP’s Perspectives on Fall Law Student Recruiting, 2005 - 2014.

Next Steps – Timeline At a Glance

Spring

March & April: Review “Quick Guide” and attend programs and events

May: Study for Finals! (then take a break)

Summer

June: Meet with your career counselor to discuss plan and create application documents

July: Bid, apply, network (off-campus deadline - July 6 / on-campus deadline - August 3)

August: Interview! (end of July the gates open)

How Can I Be Successful?

– Attend either/both “how to” common hour sessions

– Register via Google Link

– Attend Preparation Sessions– Participate in Mock Interview Program

– Secure summer experience to build resume– Network with 2Ls, 3Ls and alumni for info and tips

***CONNECT WITH YOUR CAREER COUNSELOR***

Questions?