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GPI Summer Success
Tuesday, April 16th | 12:30pm in Room 4000
A panel of upper-level students committed to GPI careers will share their experiences on the job with GPI employers. Topics will include what to expect, how to set your own goals, asking for feedback, skills valued most by employers, networking for your 2L and post-grad job during the summer, writing samples for next year’s job search, generally what a successful summer looks like. Lunch provided. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Bethan Eynon (bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu) with questions.
Journals and the GPI Perspective
Monday, April 15th | 12:30pm in Room 4045
The decision to participate in the Casenote Competition can be difficult for government and public interest students who may wonder about how journal participation can fit into their law school experience and professional plans. Figuring out whether and/or which journals are right for you can be challenging without more information about the pros and cons of participation for GPI students in particular. Please join GPS and a panel of public interest students from each of Duke Law’s eight journals to discuss how they made their decisions, what their experiences have been like, and what advice they have to offer to the next class of GPI students. Sponsored by the Government & Public Service Society (GPS). For more information, please contact Amanda Ng at amanda.ng@duke.edu.
GPI 2L and Post-Grad Job Search: Part 2 (Nonprofits and Fellowships)
Wednesday, April 10th | 12:30pm in Room 4042
The second of a two-part program, this session is aimed at students specifically interested in nonprofits, regardless of issue area. Although this session will focus on post-grad options most relevant to current 2Ls, 1Ls interested should prioritize attending, as there is much they can be doing now and going forward. We will cover nonprofit fellowships and Bridge to Practice options, and how students can leverage their summer internships, academic year externships, and networking to be most competitive for entry-level positions. A panel of 3Ls will also share their experiences. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Bethan Eynon at bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu.
GPI 2L and Post-Grad Job Search: Part 1 (Overview)
Wednesday, April 3rd | 12:30pm in Room 4047
The first of a two-part program, this session will give a broad overview of the 2L and Post-grad job search for GPI students, including general hiring timelines for each, what students should be doing over the summer in advance of applications, and a review of CPDC resources. We will cover all employer types, including state and federal government, nonprofits, district attorneys/public defenders, etc. We will also go over a preview of Equal Justice Works for next Fall. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. 1Ls will especially benefit from the holistic discussion, as a conversation about where to work 2L summer often involves thinking about where you want to work immediately post-grad. For more information, please contact Bethan Eynon at bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu
Selecting 2L GPI Classes
Monday, April 8th | 12:30pm in Room 4047
Curious about what classes you should take your 2L year as a GPI student? Wondering how you even go about registering for classes? Come have all your questions about public interest course selection and registration answered by upper-level students. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society. For more information, please contact Shoshana Silverstein at shoshana.silverstein@duke.edu.
