Programs, Events, and Speakers
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The Office of Professional & Career Development offers programs during the academic year designed to assist students with evaluating their career opportunities and achieving their career goals. Through these programs, we provide students the resources and tools necessary for successful professional and career development.
Listed below are the programs currently scheduled for Spring 2008. Please note that the dates when students can begin to RSVP for the events are listed below. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early.
We encourage students to complete an Evaluation Form (pdf, opens in a new window) following each event. The OPCD staff appreciates your feedback and suggestions.
Calendar 2008-2009
Clerkship Interviews Q & A
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Sneed Lounge
Professor Gensler and Professor Richter will offer interviewing tips and advice for post-graduate judicial clerkship applicants.
To reserve your place, please RSVP via Symplicity 48 hours prior to this event by clicking the events tab. Lunch will be provided.
Lunch & Learn: Immigration Law
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Sneed Lounge
Nick Nevarez Jr., an associate with the Amarillo, Texas office of Underwood, Wilson, Berry, Stein & Johnson, P.C., will discuss the practice of immigration law.
To reserve your place, please RSVP via Symplicity 48 hours prior to this event by clicking the events tab. Lunch will be provided.
Lunch & Learn: All About Chesapeake
Thursday, September 17, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Classroom 1
Henry Hood, General Counsel of Chesapeake Energy Corporation, will discuss working at Chesapeake, one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2008 recognized by FORTUNE Magazine.
To reserve your place, please RSVP via Symplicity 48 hours prior to this event by clicking the events tab. Lunch will be provided.
Networking Reception
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Time: 4:45 - 6:45 pm
Location: Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville
The Oklahoma City law firm of Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville will host a networking session for first-year law students. Details regarding transportation are included in your individual invitation.
3L Week: Monday, September 22 - Friday, September 26, 2008
3L Boot Camp
3L Boot Camp is designed to do one thing-throw your career development into high gear! Third year students who have not secured employment are highly encouraged to attend. Students in attendance receive a Boot Camp workbook, hear from guest speakers, and receive a mentor. The first day will be presented by Dr. Chris Howard, Rhodes Scholar and Harvard MBA. 3Ls, don't miss it!!!
To reserve your place, please RSVP via Symplicity 48 hours prior to this event by clicking the events tab. Lunch will be provided.
Day 1
Monday, September 22, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Classroom 4
Networking
Day 2
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Classroom 4
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Job Searches
Day 3
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Classroom 4
Mentor Match
3L Resume Reviews
Thursday, September 25 - Friday, September 26, 2008
Time: By appointment only
Location: Office of Professional & Career Development
Please schedule an appointment in the OPCD office with your respective career counselor. Before your appointment, please review the resume packet located on the career services webpage and edit your resume accordingly.
Defense Research Institute Law Student Program
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Classroom 4
Jon Starr, head of the Litigation Department for the Tulsa office of McGivern, Gilliard & Curthoys, will discuss organizing a Defense Research Institute (DRI) Law Student Program. DRI is a national organization of more than 22,000 defense trial lawyers.
To reserve your place, please RSVP via Symplicity 48 hours prior to this event by clicking the events tab. Lunch will be provided.
Q & A with Navy JAG
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Classroom 5
Navy JAG will provide information and resources necessary to serve our country as an attorney. Students will be able to receive answers to all their questions concerning military life, pay scales, travel, and military justice.
Lunch & Learn: RiskMetrics
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Sneed Lounge
RiskMetrics Group's corporate officials will speak on current market events and cutting edge research. RiskMetrics is a provider of risk management and corporate governance products and services to financial market participants.
Lunch & Learn: Work/Life Balance
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Sneed Lounge
Members of the Oklahoma Bar Association Work/Life Balance Committee will speak on accomplishing professional development and growth while also achieving fulfillment in your personal life.
To reserve your place, please RSVP via Symplicity 48 hours prior to this event by clicking the events tab. Lunch will be provided.
1L Orientation
*Mandatory for all 1L Students
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Bell Courtroom
The OPCD will discuss the 1L job search, including types of jobs to consider and resources to help in the search.
Lunch will be provided
Resume Workshop
Monday, November 3, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Classroom 4
This workshop will provide recommendations for preparing resumes and cover letters.
Resume Workshop
Monday, November 4, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Classroom 4
This workshop will provide recommendations for preparing resumes and cover letters.
Lunch & Learn: Practice Areas Presentation
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Sneed Lounge
Attorneys with Crowe & Dunlevy will provide an overview of various practice areas. This session is designed to assist students in making more informed career choices.
To reserve your place, please RSVP via Symplicity 48 hours prior to this event by clicking the events tab. Lunch will be provided.
Resume Workshop
Monday, November 6, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Classroom 4
This workshop will provide recommendations for preparing resumes and cover letters.
1L Week: November 10 - November 14, 2008
Lunch & Learn: Successful Interviewing Tips
Monday, November 10, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Sneed Lounge
Erika Blomquist ('97) and Bill Morrison ('98), partners with Haynes and Boone, will speak on the "do's and don'ts" of interviewing. Both currently work with the Dallas office of Haynes and Boone and have great tips and advice to help you succeed during the interview process.
To reserve your place, please RSVP via Symplicity 48 hours prior to this event by clicking the events tab. Lunch will be provided.
Lunch & Learn: JD/MBA
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Time: 12:15 - 12:50 pm
Location: Sneed Lounge
Kyle Ferguson ('99), Shareholder with Pearce Ferguson law firm in Plano, Texas, will discuss the JD/MBA joint degree program and its benefits for career placement and development.
To reserve your place, please RSVP via Symplicity 48 hours prior to this event by clicking the events tab. Lunch will be provided.
1L Resume Review
Wednesday, November 12 - Friday, November 14, 2008
Time: By appointment only
Location: Office of Professional & Career Development
Please schedule an appointment in the OPCD office with your respective career counselor. Before your appointment, please review the resume packet located on the career services webpage and edit your resume accordingly.
Career Development Night
*Mandatory for all 1L Students
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Law School
Career Development Night is sponsored by Crowe & Dunlevy for first-year law students. This program provides the "nuts & bolts" approach to creating a career path. Students will be instructed on networking strategies, career-building tips, and personal development.
Reception following in Boren Atrium.
Professionalism Day
*Mandatory for all 1L Students
January 31, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Law School
Professional Development Day is sponsored by McAfee & Taft for first-year law students. Students will receive professionalism training in an interactive environment taught by nationally recognized speaker Gretchen Neels. Ms. Neels has over ten years of experience recruiting and retaining top talent at a number of prestigious professional services firms, including Skadden, Baker & McKenzie, McDermott Will & Emery, Bain & Company, Bank of America and Gordon Brothers.
Continental breakfast and BBQ lunch provided.
Career Counseling Available by Appointment Year Round
Students with last names beginning in A-M:
Career Counselor: Katie Griffin
kgriffin@ou.edu
405-325-4035
Students with last names beginning in N-Z:
Career Counselor: Marcus Bivines
marcus@ou.edu
405-325-4860