Regulations for First Years

Law school is a unique experience with a significant adjustment period in the beginning of the first year. Students are encouraged to initially focus on understanding the educational process, developing a study strategy and keeping up with their academic requirements. In recognition of this "start-up" period, the National Association for Law Placement has adopted a rule which prohibits law schools from providing career services to first year law students prior to November 1. (Further information regarding NALP guidelines). The Law School supports the premise and terms of this regulation and, therefore, limits first year students' exposure to the Office of Career Services prior to November 1. In preparation for the time period in which career services support is permissible, however, the Office of Career Services holds a First Year Orientation Program each year at the end of October to provide an overview of the office and the services provided as background information. Commencing November 1, Career Services offers one-on-one counseling, resume preparation assistance, programs, panels, workshops and other organized events to assist first year students in their career planning and professional development.