Careers
Providing professional guidance to prepare students for the modern legal market.
The Office of Career & Professional Development partners with students to support the process of professional identity formation and offer resources for career planning and job searching. We empower students to reach their career aspirations by developing professional skills, understanding career opportunities, and identifying and pursuing their individual goals.
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Photo dump from Professor Crimmins and Professor Lewis’ journey at the National Association for Law Placement conference in Hollywood, FL 🌊
The annual NALP Education Conference is the single largest, most comprehensive, and most well-respected educational program in the legal careers profession. The content in the conference covers entry-level recruiting and career counseling to professional development, law student PD, public service, inclusion, coaching, associate and lateral partner hiring, and more.
The WFU Law OCPD takes pride in staying on top of current industry trends and learning about best practices as they evolve.
See you next year NALP! 🖤💛🏝️🌊
Tax law is one of the most in-demand and versatile practice areas out there. Corporate transactions, estate planning, nonprofits, international business… It goes way beyond filing season. Just saying 🤌👀
#tax #taxseason #wfulawocpd #lawschool #lawstudent
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March was a big one.
Meet the Deacs: A Legal Career Expo brought students and employers together for meaningful conversations and new connections.
Throughout the month, we also welcomed professionals in cybersecurity and data privacy, along with municipal law, giving students the opportunity to explore a range of paths for their legal careers.
We are proud to support these moments and the role they play in shaping what comes next.
#wfulaw #wfu #wfulawocpd #marchrecap #lawschool #lawyer #lawstudent
We know you landed something this summer. 🫵 A firm gig, a public interest role, an externship, a clerkship… please log it in Symplicity so we can make it official.
Reporting your employment is an ABA accreditation requirement that affects our school’s standing. It also helps future Deacs see what a WFU Law degree can do. It only takes two minutes and it matters. 🤌
Go to Resources in your Symplicity to report your job today 👇
Thinking about data privacy or cybersecurity law? 🔓 You’re not alone.
Last week Matt Toldero, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Partner at Constangy, joined the OCPD to walk students through how to launch a career in this space.
Save this one if you’ve been curious about this practice area.
#wfulaw #networking #lawschool #wfulawocpd #lawstudent
Data privacy law touches almost every industry out there, from tech and healthcare to finance and consumer services. We got to hear from Clara Cottrell and Matt Toldero on what privacy lawyers actually do and how the role looks different depending on where you work. Whether you are interested in a law firm, in-house, or public sector path, this is a space worth knowing about. Thanks to everyone who came out! 🔐
#DataPrivacy #PrivacyLaw #LegalCareers #LawStudents #TechLaw
Meet the Deacs was a massive success, and it would not have been possible without the incredible employers who showed up for our students. Your investment of time and presence makes a lasting impact on the future of our legal community. We are grateful for your continued partnership with Wake Forest University School of Law.
A special thank you to our attending employers:
Alston & Bird, Baker Donelson, Blanco Tackabery, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, Culp Elliott & Carpenter, PLLC, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Forsyth County District Attorney`s Office, Guilford County Public Defender, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP, K&L Gates, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Michael Best, Motley Rice, North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, NC Guardian Ad Litem, Ogletree Deakins, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Phelps Dunbar LLP, Smith Anderson, Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC, Tharrington Smith LLP, Tuggle Duggins P.A., United States Attorneys` Offices, United States Marine Corps
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