Career Services Office : University of Dayton, Ohio

Career Services Office (CSO)

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The Career Services Office at the University of Dayton School of Law is committed to providing comprehensive career planning support to both students and alumni. Our mission is to guide students through the transition from law student to legal professional. All services and programs are thoughtfully designed to foster professional development and ensure a successful launch into the next phase of their careers.

Resources for Students and Alumni

The Career Services Office (CSO) assists students and alumni with aligning career opportunities with individual interests and skill sets, developing successful job search techniques, and securing rewarding summer and permanent employment

Services offered by the CSO include:

Individual counseling services
Resume and cover letter review
Mock interviews
Library and electronic resources
Job listings
On-campus interviewing/resume collection opportunities
Programming with professionals in the legal field

Students and Alumni can access current resources at:

Canvas (current students) - Job postings, specialized databases, event announcements
Handshake (current students and alumni) - Searchable job database

Resources for Employers

The Career Services Office (CSO) is happy to assist employers in connecting with UDSL’s bright and talented students and alumni. Whether through on-campus interviewing, resume collection services, or direct posting of part-time and full-time job openings, the CSO will assist you free of charge.

Posting Job Opportunities

The University of Dayton offers employers direct access to students and graduates through the recruiting platform, Handshake. Employers can reference this guide for step-by-step guidance on how to create an account and post opportunities for the UDSL community.

Additional Opportunities

If you are interested in participating in any of the following activities, please complete the form below:

On-Campus Interviewing
Resume Collection
Direct Contact/Job Posting
Attend a Cookies, Coffee, and Conversation
Speak at Lunch & Learn

Please complete the information below and someone from the Career Services Office will be in touch. We appreciate your interest in UDSL students!

Which services are you interested in? (Check all that apply)

On-Campus Interviewing (Interviews facilitated by UDSL Career Services Office whether conducted in person or virtually.)

Resume Collection (Career Services Office collects and forwards resumes, employer selects candidates to contact directly.)

Direct Contact or Job Posting (Inclusion in non-searchable list of part-time or summer opportunities for students. This is not available for alumni positions.)

Cookies, Coffee and Conversation (Informal opportunity to interact with students in the CSO.)

Speak at a Lunch and Learn

Employer Name

Employer's Address (street address, city, state and zip code)

Employer Email

Phone Number

Contact Person's Name and Title

Contact Person's Email

Type of Practice and Number of Attorneys

Website

Have you hired a UDSL student or graduate before?

Yes

No

The University of Dayton School of Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, handicap, sexual preference or orientation, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. The facilities and services of the school are available only to those employers whose practices are consistent with this policy. Use of the facilities or services of the School of Law is construed as an affirmation by the employer that it does not discriminate at any stage of the employment process. If your organization does not wish to abide by the above policies, UDSL will not post the position on the employer's behalf.

I agree to the non-discrimination terms as set forth above and understand and agree that by typing my name below, this form of electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a manual signature.

Employment Statistics

Here's a snapshot of some of the most important employment data for the Class of 2024:

Employment Data Snapshot
Employment 10 months post-graduation	93.5% (101/108)
Of those employed: % in positions (full-time, long-term) where bar admission was required or J.D. preferred	96.0% (97/101)
Of all graduates: % in positions (full-time, long-term) where bar admission was required or J.D. preferred	89.8% (97/108)
Employed in Private Practice	47.5%
Employed in Government (includes Judicial Clerkships):	31.7%
Employed in Public Interest/Academic	10.9%
Employed in Business Setting	9.9%

Employment Summary Reports

Employment Summary Report-Class of 2024

Employment Summary Report-Class of 2023

Employment Summary Report-Class of 2022

Policies

Reciprocity Guidelines

The University of Dayton School of Law (UDSL) is willing to enter into reciprocal agreements with other ABA accredited law schools for the mutual benefit of their and our students and graduates. In agreeing to this, UDSL expects that its students and graduates will be granted the same services from the other institution. The Career Services Office (CSO) reserves the right to adjust stated policy periodically during the year. The conditions of our reciprocity policy are as follows:

A letter of introduction from the visitor’s law school, written by a career services official, must be received and acknowledged in advance of the individual’s visit. The letter may be sent via email to cso@udayton.edu or faxed to 937-229-4772. The letter must indicate the visiting person’s name, graduation year, phone number, email address and home address. Additionally, the letter must offer similar services to UDSL graduates.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, except holidays. We suggest visitors call 937-229-3215 in advance to ensure the office will be open at the time they plan to visit.
We offer the use of many CSO resources such as access to job postings, reference materials, and career counseling. However, services will not include participation in resume collections, on-campus interviews, programs/workshops, job fairs or blind ad submissions.
Decisions about reciprocity are made on a case-by-case basis and the Director of Career Services reserves the right to refuse to grant reciprocity at any time. Further, reciprocity may be revoked or denied to individuals who misuse our facilities or do not comply with UDSL policies.
Reciprocity with the UDSL Career Services Office will continue for a three-month period as determined by the date of the original letter or email granting services.

Revised August 10, 2023

Nondiscrimination

The University has in place a Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of protected class status by faculty, staff, students and visitors. This means that, like other areas of the University, the University of Dayton School of Law does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, familial status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. Consult the University’s Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy for the latest information.

The facilities and services of the School of Law are available only to those employers whose practices are consistent with this policy. Use of the facilities or services of the School of Law is construed as an affirmation by the employer that it does not discriminate at any stage of the employment process. Anyone who encounters an employer whose practices do not conform to this expectation is encouraged to report the matter to the Director of Career Services (understanding that individual cannot promise confidentiality) or contact the University’s Equity Compliance Office directly.