Career Development for Current JD Students

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We are here to assist in your career development and can provide information regarding the legal market, resources for identifying prospective employers and assistance in marketing yourself to the legal and business communities.

The following is a list of some of the services we provide:

Individualized Career Counseling

The counselors in the CDO are available to meet with you to discuss career interests, job search strategies, networking approaches, resume and cover letter review, mock interviews, interviewing skills or any other career-related concern. To make an appointment, email cdo@pepperdine.edu

Symplicity Jobs Board

The CDO receives many listings from employers for part-time and full-time positions throughout the academic year and during the summer. Job listings are available on Symplicity, our web-based career management program. All listings for law students and alumni are housed in one location.

Interview Programs

Each fall and spring, employers come on campus to interview law students for full-time and permanent/post-graduate positions. See Interview Programs for a detailed schedule.

Reciprocity

If you are searching for employment outside of Southern California and would like to use the Career Office of another university's law school, please find information on reciprocity here.

Programs and Networking

The CDO offers career development presentations and networking events throughout the year. Please see the weekly CDO Newsletter for upcoming events and programs.

Post Graduate Judicial Clerkship Support

If you are interested in clerking for a judge after graduation, please contact the CDO at cdo@pepperdine.edu for assistance with the process. See here for more information.

Policies

Non-Discrimination: Pepperdine has a strong commitment to non-discrimination. Read the Career Development Office Non-Discrimination Policy.
Employment Principles: Pepperdine Caruso Law takes the fair recruitment, interviewing, and employment of its students and alumni seriously. Read the full Career Development Employment Principles for recruitment, interview, and offer guidelines.