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CSD December Hours

The CSD is open for appointments through December 21st.  We will be closed on December 14 and for the holidays on December 24-January 1.  Students can schedule appointments via Symplicity through December 13th.  If you would like to schedule an appointment from December 17th through December 21st, please drop by our office in Room 180, call our main line at 680-7744 or e-mail us at careerservices@fcsl.edu and we will be happy to schedule a time for you to sit down with one of our Counselors. 

We will resume regular office hours on January 2nd and will be available for appointments.

Special Alumni Webinar: Small Firm Hiring

Alumni: Did you know the majority of Florida Coastal graduates begin their legal careers in small law firms (less than 10 attorneys)?

On Tuesday, November 13th at 12:00-1:00 (EST) the Career Services Department will present “Small Firm Hiring” by Lisa Sigman Crouch, Esq.  In this installment of the CSD Alumni Webinar Series, Lisa, a former partner in the Orlando law firm of Sigman, Sigman, Notari & Sigman will discuss what small firms look for in new hires and how you can best position yourself for a career in a small law firm.  Additionally, Lisa will discuss interviewing, small firm salaries and what you can expect as a new-hire in a small firm.  There will be time for questions and answers at the conclusion of the presentation.

You can register for this webinar by clicking the following link https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/555523808 .

If you have questions that you would like Lisa to address or suggestions for future webinar topics, please email them to Ray Adams at radams@fcsl.edu.

Having Trouble Accessing Symplicity? Trying to Register for a New Account?

All current students have the ability to log into Symplicity using your Florida Coastal account information (C-number e-mail address and FCSL account password).  You can complete your profile, log Pro Bono hours and sign up for events.  In order to apply for OCIs and job postings, view employer profiles, take surveys, and schedule an appointment with our office, you will need to have completed your 1L CSD Curriculum during your second semester of law school. Students and alumni cannot re-register for an account, as you are already registered in the system! 

If you have questions about Symplicity, please contact us.  If you still need to complete your Curriculum, you can log onto D2L and watch the videos and take the quizzes at any time.  In order to pass the Curriculum, you must complete each quiz with a 75% or above.  Once you have done so, please contact Tara Block at tblock@fcsl.edu to gain full access into Symplicity. 

First Semester 1Ls will have the opportunity to complete the Curriculum beginning in mid-November.

Special Alumni Webinar: Federal Hiring Practices

All alumni are welcome to join us on Wednesday, October 10th at 12:00-1:00 pm as Government & Public Interest Counselor Jennifer Hall Turney discusses federal hiring practices.  In this federal hiring webinar we will discuss specifics on how the federal hiring process works, as well as tips and tricks for successfully using USA Jobs to apply to federal positions.  We will also cover federal hiring flexibilities that may apply to you.  

You can register for this webinar by clicking the following link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/206410953

“Network Your Face Off” Webinar this Friday!

Florida Coastal Career Services has teamed up with networking expert Tiffany Gorton to bring you her presentation “Network your Face Off” on Friday September 28, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 am (EST).

Tiffany graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2008 and moved to Seattle, Washington where she knew (literally) no-one.  Using the techniques she will discuss in her presentation combined with hard work and a positive attitude, Tiffany was able to land her dream job.   Tiffany’s passion for networking has led her to publish the following articles on the subject: “Look the Recession in the Eye and Find a Job” and “Volunteering: Reaping the benefits of Your Work.”

Tiffany’s presentation is designed to give recent law school graduates the tips, tools and skills they need for a successful career search.

Please join us!  To register for this webinar, click the following link https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/249671977 and enter the required information.

Need to Schedule an Appointment with Career Services?

Did you know that you can schedule an appointment with a career counselor online? If you completed your 1L CSD Curriculum and have full access to Symplicity or are a graduate with full access to Symplicity, youhave 24-hour access to easily schedule anappointment with our counselors on Symplicity: on the home page, under the right-hand column, click on “Request an Appointment” under the Career Tools and Advising header. You will be taken to the counseling appointment page where you can select the type of appointment you would like, the counselors who are available, and the date that you would like to schedule the appointment for. Once you click on the date, time and counselor, it will populate the fields under “3. Submit Your Request” and once you click “Submit Request” you will receive a confirmation e-mail about your appointment. It’s that easy!

Questions? Call us at 680-7744 or e-mail careerservices@fcsl.edu.

Four Military Service Branches will be On Campus This Semester!

Have you always wondered what it’s like to work in the military?  Are you interested in a position with the Marine Corps, Navy JAG Corps, Air Force JAG Corps or Army JAG Corps?  Make sure you don’t miss your chance to visit with them while they’re on campus this semester!

The Marine Corps will be in the Atrium on Monday, September 10 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM to answer your questions and provide you with career information.

The Navy JAG Corps will be holding an information session on Tuesday, September 18 from Noon – 1:00 PM to provide you with a wealth of knowledge about beginning your legal career with the Navy JAG as well as the application process.  Sign up on Symplicity to attend this presentation.  Lunch will be served!

The Air Force JAG Corps will be holding informational interviews on Friday, September 21 for all students and alumni interested in learning about life in the Air Force as a lawyer, how to apply, what the application process and competition is like, and ask any questions in a one-on-one format with a Captain in the Air Force JAG.  While these interviews are not part of the application process, if you make a great impression, they can certainly help you move forward in the process.  Apply under the OCI tab in Symplicity. 

The Army JAG Corps will be holding informational interviews on Wednesday, October 17 for all students and alumni interested in learning about life in the Army as a lawyer, how to apply, what the application process and competition is like, and ask any questions in a one-on-one format with a Captain in the Army JAG. Again, these interviews are not a part of the application process, but can help you move forward in the process if you leave a great lasting impression upon the interviewer. Apply under the OCI tab in Symplicity beginning on September 3rd.

Don’t miss these opportunities to learn about life and careers in the military!

Interested in becoming an Officer in the Air Force, Army or Navy JAG Corps?

Attend the Navy JAG information session and apply for an on-campus informational interview with the Air Force JAG and Army JAG!  There is now only ONE annual deadline to apply for a JAG position with the military, which takes place on November 1, 2012. That means, the next time you will be able to apply won’t be until Nov. 1, 2013.  Scheduling an informational interview with a Captain in the JAG Corp will not only provide you with helpful information on things like what kind of career path you will take, what work you will be doing, and what military life is like, but it will also position you to be ready for the application process. 

We strongly encourage any students or alumni interested in applying to the JAG Corps to apply for an informational interview.  Though it has no weight on your application, it will provide you with a contact in the organization and allow you an opportunity for that all important FIRST IMPRESSION to stand out in the best light possible!  Below are our JAG Corps informational opportunities on Symplicity:

U.S. NAVY JAG INFORMATION SESSION

When: Tuesday, September 18th at Noon-1:00 PM
Where: Room 250
Is this the career for you?
Learn About:
• The benefits of being a Navy JAG
• The application process
• The commissioning process
• Internship opportunities

Pizza and refreshments will be provided for those who RSVP on Symplicity.

OCI: United States Air Force, Judge Advocate General’s Corps

Eligible: Second Semester 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, Graduates
Position: Assistant Judge Advocate
Location: Worldwide
Recommended: Be sure to visit http://www.afjag.af.mil/ to review the application process.
Application Material: Resume, Unofficial Transcript, OCI Agreement Form (found in the Document Library on Symplicity)
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2012
How to Apply: Submit your application via Symplicity.

OCI: United States Army, Judge Advocate General’s Corps (available on Symplicity on September 3rd) 

Eligible: Second Semester 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, Graduates
Position: JAG Corps
Area of Practice: Criminal/Administrative/International
Location: Worldwide
Recommended: Be sure to visit http://www.jagcnet.army.mil/JARO to review the application process.
Application Material: Resume, Unofficial Transcript, OCI Agreement Form (found in the Document Library on Symplicity)
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
How to Apply: Submit your application via Symplicity.

New Resume Collect Opportunity for Alumni!

Graduates, please read on for a new Resume Collect opportunity! 

Memorial Hospital Jacksonville

Eligible: Graduates
Position: Full-Time Contract Manager
Area of Practice: N/A – this position does not require licensure
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Required Qualifications: Excellent communication skills; desire for an alternative career path; interest in healthcare operations; exceptional writing abilities; high degree of aptitude in contract negotiations and drafting
Preferred Qualifications: Background in accounting strongly preferred; exposure to hospital environment/healthcare field preferred
Application Material: Resume, Cover Letter (addressed to Ms. Jamie McIntyre), OCI Agreement Form
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012
How to Apply: Submit your application via Symplicity

**Please note: Employer may wish to conduct on-campus informational interviews during the week of August 6th.  If applying, please keep in mind that you may be contacted to schedule an informational interview. 

***If you do not submit an OCI Agreement Form with your application materials and it has not been previously submitted on Symplicity, you will not be considered for an OCI/Resume Collect.