The Capital University Law School Office of Professional Development prepares and supports student and graduate career development; builds and sustains relationships with the legal profession that employs our students and graduates; and promotes practical and experiential learning opportunities for all students.
Individual Counseling
Meet one-on-one with a career counselor to explore and discuss:
- Career and self-assessment
- Résumé and cover letter drafting
- Interview tips and techniques
- Post-graduate employment
Programs & Events
Attend programs and events including:
- Professional etiquette seminars
- Networking strategies
- “How to” workshops
- Panel presentations with alumni
- Programs co-sponsored with student organizations
Resources & Services
Use our resources and services such as:
- Online job posting board
- Books and periodicals
- Copier, scanner and fax machine
- Notary service
- Public Interest Center
Experiential Opportunities
Explore various experiential opportunities including:
- Externships with public sector, non-profit and in-house organizations
- Law clerk positions with law firms and government agencies (paid and unpaid)
- Academic teaching and research assistant positions
- Pro bono work with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus, VITA, Family & Youth Law Center, and state and federal courts
- Legal Clinics
Recruiting Programs
Participate in recruiting programs such as:
- Fall and spring on-campus interviewing
- Federal and state judicial clerkship hiring
- CBA Minority Clerkship Program
- Practice-focused recruiting conferences such as the Patent Law Interview Program and Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference
- Diversity conferences including Black Prosecutor’s Association Job Fair, Lavender Law (GLBT students), and others