Office of Career Development

• Career Fairs

  Career fairs are a great way for students to learn about the legal market by connecting with numerous employers in a short period of time. We offer multiple career fairs each year including the annual Government & Public Interest Career Fair, the Small & Medium-Size Firm Expo, and Meet the Firms, which connects students to employers participating in our on-campus interview and other recruiting programs. We also offer smaller networking events specific to different practice areas and work settings.

• Career Programming

  Each semester, the CDO presents a wide range of career-related programs, often over lunch. Common topics include programs on: 

  • Career exploration
  • Job search strategy 
  • Crafting effective application materials
  • Interviewing skills training and mock interviews
  • Networking skills  
  • Career series programs featuring different practice areas and work settings
  • and more! 
     

  View Upcoming Events on Symplicity

• Career & Professional Development Requirement (CPDR)
  • CPDR Program Description
  • CPDR Request Form
  • CPD Make-Up Form
• Reciprocity

  Reciprocity is either our agreement or the agreement of another law institution to allow students and graduates to use the job search resources available in the Office of Career Development (CDO). Utilizing the reciprocity agreement with other law schools is a wonderful job search tool when you are looking for employment in another city or geographic region of the country. It is important to understand that each law school has its own reciprocity requirements. Before requesting reciprocity, please contact the host school to confirm their current reciprocity policy.

  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law students or alumni requesting reciprocity at another law school must contact a CDO representative by calling 303-871-6124 or emailing law-careers@du.edu. When contacting us, please provide the name of the school from which you are requesting reciprocity, your name, address, and phone number. Be sure to request reciprocity at least two weeks before you anticipate needing access, if not sooner. This gives both our office as well as the career services office of the host school time to process your request. You will receive a copy of the reciprocity request letter and a copy of the host school’s response granting or denying reciprocity. If you are granted in-person reciprocity, be sure to show your copy of the acceptance letter when you arrive at the host school.

    University of Denver Sturm College of Law Reciprocity Policy

    1. The University of Denver Sturm College of Law Office of Career Development (CDO) offers reciprocity to students and graduates of ABA-accredited law schools.
    2. Reciprocity is available to law schools permitting DU law students and graduates use of their facilities and/or online services. Reciprocity is granted on a one-to-one request basis and remains in effect for three months from the date it is granted. The first request for reciprocity from a particular law school will be accepted; however, a second request must be matched by a request by DU for reciprocity before the second reciprocity request will be accepted.
    3. Requests must be made via email by an authorized representative of the law school requesting reciprocity. Please include the student’s/alumnus’s date of anticipated or actual graduation along with their email address and phone number.
    4. Reciprocity is not available from July 1 through October 1 and during any time the requesting law school has closed reciprocity for DU law students and graduates.
    5. If granted reciprocity, remote access to our Symplicity system will be given for a total of three months. Guest accounts are “browse-only.” As such, guests cannot upload documents to the system, or apply for any confidential job postings, nor can they participate in on-campus interviews, job fairs, or mock interviews. In addition, services such as career counseling, resume review, and cover letter review are NOT available to guests. When responding to notices found in our Symplicity system, guests are required to let employers know that they found the job listing through a reciprocal agreement with the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
    6. The CDO may deny reciprocity to individuals who misuse our system or do not comply with college policies.
        

    To request reciprocity, please contact:
    Office of Career Development
    University of Denver Sturm College of Law
    2255 E. Evans, Suite 223
    Denver, Colorado 80208
    Tel: 303.871.6124
    law-careers@du.edu

• Student Business Cards

  University of Denver Sturm College of Law student business cards along with other DU-branded stationery items may be purchased by current students at the Business Suite Ordering site below. First-time users will be prompted to create an account (@du.edu email account required).

  Business Suite Ordering Portal

• Alumni Support

  What Can We Do For You?

  Your career development doesn’t end after you land that first job. There is always room for exploration, growth, and change. If you are actively considering a career change or even just wondering what your options are, take advantage of our alumni career services.

  • Career Counseling
    The CDO reviews resumes and cover letters, gives advice on job search strategies, and assists alumni considering a transition. We are happy to meet with our alumni at any point in their career, and the number of such counseling sessions is not limited. You can schedule an appointment through your Symplicity account or by contacting our front desk at law-careers@du.edu or 303-871-6124. 
     

  What Can You Do for Us?

  Denver Law’s dedicated alumni are one of its greatest strengths. The CDO provides numerous volunteer opportunities for you to assist our students and other alumni. Volunteer opportunities include speaking on career panels, representing your employer at a career fair, signing up to be a mock interviewer, and serving as a networking resource, just to name a few. Interested? Contact Gayle Keahey, Director of External Relations.

• CDO Video Archive

  The CDO program video archive is available to current students and alumni in Symplicity.

  CDO Video Archive

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