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 Law 2014 – 148 employers 2013 – 127 employers

Law Firm Summer Program Class Size Source: NALP’s Perspectives on Fall Law Student Recruiting,

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?