The Career Services Office (CSO) at William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Most law firms avoid posting jobs on Indeed or LinkedIn due to high costs. Instead, they publish them on their own websites, bar association pages, and niche legal boards. LawCrossing finds these hidden jobs, giving you access to exclusive opportunities. Sign up now!

published July 02, 2011

The Career Services staff assists students with identifying and exploring career options that match the students' interests, as well as identifying and researching potential employers that will best satisfy students' career goals. The staff also assists with the preparation of resumes, cover letters, and improving interviewing techniques and communication skills. Students can also take advantage of individual career counseling and job search strategies development, as well as job postings, educational workshops, networking events and on-campus interviews.

The staff also facilitates in the application of students for judicial clerkships, and coordinates student participation in national and regional job fairs.

The Career Resources Library (CRL) offers a current and comprehensive collection of books, periodicals, and other reference materials to help students learn about the legal profession and network with Bowen alumni globally.

United States
Managing a job search, defining a career focus, while also managing studies can be overwhelming, and the CSO helps students to stay on track. The CSO encourages students to explore their options in the first year of study, as many students begin their job search in the second semester of the first year of study.

As a member of the National Association of Legal Career Professionals (NALP), the CSO encourages first year students to attend the many educational programs and workshops designed to aid in a focused job search.
Gain an advantage in your legal job search. LawCrossing uncovers hidden positions that firms post on their own websites and industry-specific job boards—jobs that never appear on Indeed or LinkedIn. Don't miss out. Sign up now!

( 3 votes, average: 3.3 out of 5)

What do you think about this article? Rate it using the stars above and let us know what you think in the comments below.