Welcome to OCPD & Symplicity The University of Wisconsin law School Office of Career & Professional Development

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOL!

Introducing: The OCPD Team Emily Kite, Associate Director Angela Haugen, OCPD Office Coordinator Kate Matusinec, Project Manager Michael Keller, Assistant Dean Melissa Burkland, Associate Director Megan Heneke,

Partnership We work with you. We are not a placement office. 600+ students with diverse interests – we want to help you find a job you want, not just a job. Don’t know what job you want? We can work with you in your self-assessment and exploration to narrow down your priorities, what you like to do, where you want to do it, etc. The most successful students visit us more than once!

Statement of Professional Obligation The moment you walked through the Law School doors, you became part of the legal profession. The Statement of Professional Obligation sets forth some of the responsibilities you take on as a member of that profession. Please sign and return.

How Can OCPD Help Me? One-on-one Counseling Programming Intake and Self-Assessment Resume & Cover Letter Review Mock Interviews Job Search Strategizing Programming Pizza with Professionals 1L Required Programs Judicial Clerkship Series Networking and Social Media Programs Interview Boot Camp

How Can OCPD Help Me? Networking Opportunities Alumni Network Connect Speed Resume Review/Networking/Interviewing Fall Stevens Point/Wausau trip; D.C. and Chicago Winter Break trips; NYC & Twin Cities Spring Break trips; and Fox River Valley Spring trip Madison Mingle & Milwaukabout Numerous Panels, Speakers and Workshops Alumni Reunion Small Group Informational Interviews Job Postings, Interview Programs, and Fairs Job Postings on Symplicity (from many sources) Spring OCI WI Public Interest Interview Program More covered during spring program And more: ALWAYS read you OCPD Newsletter!

What’s in the OCPD? Your helpful OCPD staff Library of books, guides, legal magazines and other materials – most available for check-out Computer and land line for Skype, video and phone interviews Interview rooms Fax machine/copier access for career-related items Popcorn and candy Coffee Hours Healthy snacks during finals

OCPD on the Web Stay up-to-date with OCPD Follow us! Twitter: @UWLawOCPD Pinterest: UWLawocpd Like us! Facebook: Wisconsin Law Office of Career and Professional Development Check out our website! law.wisc.edu/career 1L Section: law.wisc.edu/career/students/1ls.html And always read your OCPD newsletter!

1L Requirements Sign Statement of Professional Obligation Electronically sign Transcript Release Form https://law.wisc.edu/career/transcript_release/ Attend Three 1L Workshops: Introduction to OCPD & Symplicity Job Search Skills (October) Summer and Early Fall Recruiting(Spring Semester) 1L Intake Counseling Appointment Taking initiative and personal responsibility in your job search!

Professional Development Distinction empathy ♦ resilience ♦ self-awareness critical inquiry ♦ presenting ♦ active listening One-year program requirements: Attend AEP Self-Knowledge session Attend one Values, Interests, Personality and Skills (VIPS) self-assessment session with OCPD and fellow participants Conduct three informational interviews Attend three Pizza with Professionals panels Submit reflection on informational interviews and Pizza with Professionals. Participate in one group mock interview exercise Complete requirements this academic year and be awarded the distinction

Reviews The most valuable part of the program has been the informational interviews. I now feel more comfortable approaching attorneys and have now started doing this outside of the program. I thought the program was great. I am glad I got to participate. I enjoyed doing informational interviews and hearing about other students' informational interviews. Getting myself out of my comfort zone and reaching out to attorneys to start and expand a network [was the best part of the program]. Also, I feel many 1Ls have no idea what practicing attorneys do, and the informational interviews helped me learn so much about every day practice and allowed me to know what I want to do with my career. Consequently, I feel I am ahead of other 1Ls in terms of knowing what I want to do for a career.

Sm. Grp Info Interviews (Sept. 25) Timeline Reunion Sm. Grp Info Interviews (Sept. 25) STUDY! 7th Cir. (Sept. 28) Explore Student Orgs SEPTEMBER ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Attend OCPD Programs Stop by Walk-In Hours Check Symplicity for announcements

Timeline OCTOBER 10/15/15 – First Day to meet with Advisor ALWAYS: PDD Informational Meeting (October 6) Timeline Wausau/Stevens Point Trip (October 9) Week of 10/19 Requirement #2 Meet with Advisor OCTOBER 10/15/15 – First Day to meet with Advisor ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Attend OCPD Programs Stop by Walk-In Hours Check Symplicity for job postings and announcements

Interview Skills Workshop OCPD will visit your LRW Classes Speed Resume Review (November 16) Timeline Interview Skills Workshop (November 17) OCPD will visit your LRW Classes Research Employers Don’t Forget to Study! NOVEMBER ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Attend OCPD Programs Stop by Walk-In Hours Check Symplicity for job postings and announcements

Timeline Don’t Be Distracted by Applications! DECEMBER Winter Break Send Apps Timeline Perfect Writing Sample Develop Network – Info Interviews Sign-up for Winter Break Trips Don’t Be Distracted by Applications! DECEMBER 12/1/15 – First Day to Apply ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Stop by Walk-In Hours Check Symplicity for job postings and announcements

Timeline JANUARY ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Attend OCPD Programs Continue perfecting and sending apps Timeline Winter Break Trips: Chicago – Jan. 7-8; D.C. – Jan. 11-12 Apply for Public Interest Career Fair JANUARY ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Attend OCPD Programs Stop by Walk-In Hours Check Symplicity for job postings and announcements

Timeline FEBRUARY ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Attend OCPD Programs Public Interest Career Fair at UW and Marquette Timeline Apply for Summer Funding Speed Networking Meet with an Advisor FEBRUARY ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Attend OCPD Programs Stop by Walk-In Hours Check Symplicity for job postings and announcements

Loan Repayment Workshops Continue to send out Applications Spring Break Networking Trips Timeline Small Firm Event Loan Repayment Workshops Continue to send out Applications MARCH ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Attend OCPD Programs Stop by OCPD walk-in hours Check Symplicity for job postings and announcements

Timeline APRIL ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Attend OCPD Programs Mandatory Summer/Fall Recruiting Orientation Timeline Start applying for summer job fairs Sign-up for Madison Mingle & Milwaukabout APRIL ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Attend OCPD Programs Stop by Walk-In Hours Check Symplicity for job postings and announcements

Timeline SUMMER ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Madison Mingle & Milwaukabout & Networking in Your Preferred Location Timeline National Job Fairs Off-Campus Interview Program Interview Boot Camp Fall On-Campus Interviews SUMMER ALWAYS: Read Your Emails Check Symplicity for job postings and announcements

Right now the most important thing you can do is focus on your studies Right now the most important thing you can do is focus on your studies. But don’t forget to mark your calendar for “Job Search Strategies” on October 19th, 20th, and 21st. You will need to RSVP on Symplicity.

So, what is Symplicity?

Symplicity OCPD’s primary tool for event sign-ups, posting jobs, and interview scheduling You will use it to: Find calendar of OCPD workshops, presentations and other events, & RSVP (e.g. the October workshops!) Review and apply for posted jobs Bid for and schedule On-Campus Interviews Submit resumes to employers through resume collects Connect with alumni through Alumni Network Connect Store your application documents, including your unofficial transcript

https://law-wisc-csm.symplicity.com/students/ Symplicity Log-In https://law-wisc-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Questions? Office of Career & Professional Development Room 3221 career@law.wisc.edu 608-262-7856