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.

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.

To OCI or Not To OCI

Wednesday, March 27th | 12:30pm in Room 4047

The decision to participate in OCI Segment I at the end of July is significant for GPI-focused 1Ls. Due to the large scale of the event, which focuses almost exclusively on private sector and “big law” employers, deciding whether to participate in OCI quickly becomes the flashpoint for deciding whether to pursue private sector and/or “big law” for 2L summer and post-grad or GPI. For 1Ls, this session will help you determine how OCI Segment I may or may not fit into your career goals, as well as how to weigh competing values to figure out those goals in the first place. The Career Center will review the general job search timeline for private sector and GPI 2L jobs and a panel of upper-class students will candidly share how they decided what was right for them. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society and the Career and Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Bethan Eynon at bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu.

UPDATE: Please use this link and your NetID to access the recording of the event. You can also access the recording from the CPDC Resource Site at the “GPI Quicklinks” left sidebar. The Idea Sandbox Decision Making Tool is also attached, and if you wish to contact our panelists, their names and emails are included here: Craig Jones; David Gardner; Molly Petrey; Shoshana Silverstein.

Introduction to Financial Planning for Government and Public Interest Students

Thursday, March 21st | 12:30pm in Room 4044

A personal finance expert from the Wellness Center will discuss what students considering careers in government and public service should know about financial planning. Topics to be discussed include Duke Law’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and best practices for saving, retirement, and investment. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society. For more information, please contact Nick Lynch at nal22@duke.edu.

1L GPI Summer Jobs: The Student Perspective

Monday, November 19th | 12:30pm in Room 4047

Hear from a panel of upper level students about their experiences working in government and public interest positions over their summers, including how they found their jobs, the application process, and how they chose where to work. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Shoshana Silverstein at shoshana.silverstein@duke.edu.

Duke Law’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Information Session

Wednesday, November 14th | 12:30pm in Room 4047

Are you considering pursuing public interest or government work post-graduation? Learn more about accessing financial assistance in making your loan payments through Duke Law’s generous Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP). We will also cover the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Students of all class years are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Office of Financial Aid, the Government and Public Service Society, the Career and Professional Development Center and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. Questions? Please contact Stella Boswell in Public Interest and Pro Bono Office at boswell@law.duke.edu