Begin Your Job Search
Create Your Unique Career Strategy
To make the most of your job search, be sure to contact the Career Services Office at 937-299-3215 or at CSO@udayton.edu to set up your appointment to assist you in creating a career strategy.
Not all resumes and cover letters are right for a legal career
Create drafts of a legal resume and cover letter utilizing the samples given in the Resume and Cover Letter Writing Guide
Where do you want to work?
Make a list of areas of law as well as geographical areas of interest to target your job search.
Take advantage of Dayton Law resources
Make an appointment with the Career Services Office at 937-229-3215 or by email at CSO@udayton.edu. Director Tim Swensen, or Assistant Director Julie Jackson, can review your resume and cover letter as well as discuss your job search strategy.
Get the details
Gather references’ contact information and approval for your professional list of references.
See also: Networking Tips
Undergraduate and Law
Obtain undergraduate and law transcripts. Keep the originals and make copies for employers who request either one or both of them. You may contact the Registrar for your official School of Law transcripts.
Time to show off
Get your writing sample ready, a legal writing paper of your choice that is typically 5-10 pages long, should an employer request a copy.Informational Interviewing: An informational interview is a specific networking tactic to help you gain insight and career planning advice from a practicing attorney, preferably a UDSL alum.
Networking Tips: Experts say 80% of all jobs are landed through networking.
Attend one of the many networking opportunities provided by Dayton Law: Check out coming events.
Connect with the Dayton Law community: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Interviewing Tips: What to wear, what to bring and what to have in your portfolio.
Interviewing Questions: Be prepared and practice.
Negotiating the Offer: Get tips on how to get the best offer.
How to Succeed as a Summer Law Clerk/Extern
How to Succeed as a Summer Law Clerk/Extern: Get tips on how to make the most of your time clerking or externing.