Month: September 2014

\par Cover Letter Mania When talking with employers, one of the most frequent topics they will comment on is applicant cover letters. The criticisms range from grammar and typos, to dullness and length. We’ll get into some of that here, but I also want to drive home a point that much of this is subjective…

\par What is the CDSAC? Today marks the first gathering of our Career Development Office Student Advisory Committee (CDSAC; like S.H.I.E.L.D. we’re still working on the name). Many of you may not know of this committee, but it is a collection of two students from each class which meets quarterly during the year.\par \par The…

\par Job Search Tool Kit: The Informational Interview Perhaps you’re a 1L trying to figure out how to start making connections with attorneys. Perhaps you’re a 3L or recent graduate still looking for that full-time job. Whether you’re in one of those two camps or somewhere in between, a powerful tool in your job search…

\par Session II Offers New Opportunities Many of you get to this time of year and start to feel the concluding realities of On-Campus Interviews setting in. Perhaps you were able to secure a first-half clerkship but not a second. Or per\par ]]>\par Seeking:      Employer Type:      Location:\par 2Ls – 18        Law Firm – 13        Dallas\par 3Ls – 18        Gov't –…

\par Experience and Maturity: Employers Want It And You Can Demonstrate It A common refrain from employers I meet with is they are looking for people who are mature and have some life experience. What they generally mean is they like to\par ]]>\par Daniel_Hare@Baylor.edu and/or @BaylorLawDaniel on Twitter.\par \par Job of the Week: Each week…