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Career Center

The University of Minnesota Law School’s Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) assists alumni and students in all aspects of career development. As an institution with an exceptional national reputation, the Law School is focused on helping graduates find positions with top law firms and law-related employers throughout the country. Our well-trained graduates work in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and many other locations around the world.

The Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) helps alumni develop professional networks that provide access to employers throughout Minnesota and the nation. CPDC staff are available to meet with alumni to discuss professional goals. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are considering a career change, the CPDC is available to assist you.

The Center offers career workshops and programs throughout the year and counsels alumni and students on establishing and meeting professional goals. The CPDC also continually updates CareerFiles, an online career services handbook.

To see the array of services offered by the CPDC, click here
 

Alumni Forum

What does it mean to be a professional in your practice area or business? Share your insights with current students. Your responses will be password protected for student access only. Please send your responses to any or all of the following questions in a Microsoft Word document to gaine001@umn.edu

  • Introduction: Your name, class year and current or most recent job
  • What are the three most important characteristics of a professional in your current position?
  • How should students think about professionalism in your practice area?
  • What advice would you give to a student who wants to do the work you are doing now?
  • What would s/he need to bring to the table to be hired?
  • How has networking helped you in your work?
  • Is there a course that you thought was especially beneficial, or a course you wish you would have taken in Law Schoo1?