The CPC staff places a great deal of importance on getting to know students through one on one meetings. This way, the staff can assess the students' strengths, goals and preferences and guide them in their job search strategy. The CPC also offers self-assessment tools which aid students in determining which of the many legal careers might best suit them.
The Law School's Professional Network (ProNet) is a database of alumni who serve as Volunteer Career Advisors. ProNet brings students and graduates together, allowing them to learn about the many career options and opportunities available, as well as to learn what practicing law is really like.
The CPC also organizes each fall and spring semester Marquette's On-Campus Interview Program (OCI). The program is extensive, and includes representatives from various law firms, public interest organizations, companies, and government agencies, among others, who come to the Law School to interview students for positions following graduation.
CPC also sponsors a series of interactive programs during year about job search skills. Topics include resumes, cover letters, computer research, networking and professional etiquette. Additionally, the CPC regularly invites attorneys from different practice areas to speak with students during the year.
The Career Planning Center (CPC) publishes ''The Sidebar'', a newsletter that provides articles on relevant job search topics.
The CPC also offers 'mock interviews' with trained staff, as well as with attorneys CPC invites, so students can be best prepared for interviews. The CPC also collects and maintains files on legal employers, as well as job postings of part time, summer and full time positions for both students and graduates.
Overall, the Career Planning Center (CPC) at Marquette University Law School offers students and graduates comprehensive and focused job search solutions.
