An initial 30
minute one-on-one session with either the career
counselor or the director (ideally this session
should occur in December—after final
examinations end—or in early January—before
classes begin)
Follow-up
sessions with either the career counselor or the
director at least once per semester
To develop a
working relationship between the student and the
officer that creates an optimal environment for
the student to realize his or her short- and
long-term career goals
To assist the
student in assessing his or her knowledge,
skills, aptitudes and interests as he or she
begins to chart a career path
To encourage
the student to take a proactive approach to
establishing and attaining his or her
professional goals with the assistance of the
office such that upon matriculation the student
transitions smoothly into his or her
professional career
Prior to the
initial session, the student will register (by
submitting a DRAFT resume and completing a
Student Registration Form) with the office and
provide us with information about the possible
areas of law and geographic locations in which
he or she wishes to practice
During the
initial session,
The
student is given a brief overview of the
office and the services we provide
The
counselor reviews with the student his or
her resume and discusses any suggested
changes
The
student is given the opportunity to discuss
any concerns or questions he or she may
have due in part to the necessary
adjustments to law school
The
student is given the opportunity to expound
on information previously provided regarding
short- and long-term goals
Based on
information provided in advance and obtained
during the session, the counselor will
identify for the student various career
planning and development resources and
suggest some possible plans of action
Together,
the counselor and the student will
articulate definitive measures that will be
taken by the student, the counselor, or both
before the next session
During
subsequent sessions,
The
student will be given the opportunity to
raise specific issues and request that these
issues be discussed and addressed
The
counselor and student will discuss any
changes that may have occurred in career
goals and how these changes may affect
previously established plans of action
The
student will discuss actual steps he or she
has taken in furtherance of the action plans
developed in prior sessions
If these
steps have been unsuccessful, the counselor
and the student will discuss alternative
measures
These
sessions are designed to be as open-ended as
possible such that the student can freely
express his or her needs, concerns, and
goals.
