It seems as though from the moment the school year begins, law students
around the country begin thinking about their summer plans. While some students
find their summer positions during the first few weeks of school through the
OCI process, many use the school year to explore their options. As a transfer
student at Loyola, I was fortunate enough to be able to still participate in
the second round of OCI—an opportunity that not many schools provide to their
transfer students. Although I ultimately decided to wait on making any summer
plans, the OCI experience gave me a head start at developing my interview
skills, finessing my resume, and getting familiar with the law school job
market.
As the year progressed, I began putting in more effort into my summer
job search. One resource I relied on heavily was Loyola’s Symplicity job page.
As positions became available, Loyola’s Career Development Office would share
these opportunities with students via this online platform. The page was
updated almost daily and allowed students to apply to the positions directly
from the postings themselves. Ultimately, it was through Symplicity that I
secured my summer position.
This summer I will be working as a Summer Associate at mid-sized law
firm in Downtown Los Angeles. I will be pursuing my interest in Employment law
by working for the firm’s Employment practice group. I had initially applied
for the position on Symplicity in late Fall. I remember thinking that the
position seemed too good to be true but thought that I had nothing to lose by
applying. After not hearing anything back for a few months, it seemed fair to
think that I should probably start exploring other options. Right before Spring
Break, however, I got a call for an interview and the rest is history!
I could not be more excited to start my position this summer. I can
confidently say that Loyola’s Career Development Office and my counselor
Katrina have been instrumental in helping me secure my summer position. Many of
my friends at other schools are surprised at how committed Loyola is to placing
its students in unique and prestigious externships, jobs, and practical
learning opportunities.
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