Law School and Careers in Law

Career Exploration

• Private Practice
• "What Can I Do With My Major?": Law
• Public Interest
• Spotlight on Careers: Political/Social Activism
• "What Can I Do With My Major?": Public Administration
• Government
• Spotlight on Careers: Federal Government
• "What Can I Do With My Major?": Political Science & Government
• Paralegal
• Spotlight on Careers: Paralegal
• "What Can I Do With My Major?": Law

Also, from the Law School Guide, see Learning About the Legal Profession.

Events/Programs

• Upcoming Events
• Check the MyCRC "Career Center Calendar" for specific event descriptions and locations




• Past Events (2006-2007 academic year)
  • Hugo Black Lecture on Freedom of Expression: "Public Forums: The Affirmative Side of Free Speech", Tuesday, November 7, 8:00 p.m. Speaker: Cass Sunstein, the Llewellyn Distinguished Service Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Chicago Law School.
  • LSAC Law School Forum in Boston: Thursday, October 19, 2:00p.m.-8:00p.m., Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive
  • LSAC Law School Forum in New York City: Saturday, October 21, 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. and Sunday, October 22, 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m., Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas
  • CRC Pre-Law Trip to US Court in Brooklyn. Visit with Judge Steven Gold ’77 and other Wesleyan alumni in the legal field. Sit in on actual court proceedings. Great Q & A. Friday, February 9, 9:00a.m.
• Past Events
(2005-2006 academic year)
• Pre-Law Trip to U.S. District Court, New York, NY
• Law School Fair - View a list of last year's participating schools

Internships/Volunteer Opportunities/Jobs

• Search MyCRC for internship and job listings, including organizations collecting resumes specifically from Wesleyan students
• Check out law firms interested in interviewing Wesleyan students at upcoming consortia (off-campus interview day) events

Law School

• View our comprehensive Law School guide, including...
• Introduction: Considering Law School?
• Choosing a Law School
• The Application Process
• The Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
• The Admission Process
• Financial Aid for Law School

Relevant Fellowships/Grants

• Horace Reed Baldwin Fellowship for a college senior attending law school

Recommended Resources

• Opportunities in Public Affairs - Lists positions for Committee Staffers, Press & Deputy Press Secretaries, Legislative Assistants & Correspondents, Staff Assistants & Receptionists, Paid & Unpaid Internships, Chief of Staffs & AAs & more. Get the username and password in advance from your portfolio [students], WesNet [alumni], or via crc@wesleyan.edu.
• O*Net (Legal) - Searchable database of job titles with comprehensive information about duties, environment, and skills required.
• Spotlight on Careers - See specific pages for Federal Government, Paralegal, and Political/Social Activism. Get the username and password in advance from your portfolio [students], WesNet [alumni], or via crc@wesleyan.edu.
• Browse the CRC library catalog online - See what law-related titles we have in our library in Butterfield A!