Alumni and Career Services

The Legal Studies Program provides the following services prior to and after graduation to assist students in locating a position in the legal profession. Students also use the services of Syracuse University's Center for Career Services. The Program staff also works closely with the legal community to counsel graduates and develop employment opportunities. Job placement is not guaranteed to students or graduates of the program.

Students and alumni are encouraged to contact Bruce F. Hamm, J.D., Director, in the program office via e-mail or at 315-443-3299 for additional information.

• The SU Center for Career Services provides resume writing assistance, job seeking skills, and e recruiting. The Center is an all-University office that provides assistance with career planning, job, and graduate school searches. The types of services are varied to meet the needs of all people in all discipline areas and at various stages in career planning and placement. The Center is located in the Schine Student Center in suite 235. To reach the center by telephone, call 315/443-3616 or visit their web site at: http://students.syr.edu/career/index.htm.

• The Internship Program is available to students seeking to integrate coursework with practical experience. Internships are required for degree students and voluntary for certificate students. Internships are available in law firms, government settings, and corporate offices. Internships may or may not be paid and may or may not be for academic credit. Click here for more information.

• The "Listserv" is available for employer job postings and professional messages. It's easy to join and you'll get up to the minute postings. Students are encouraged to sign up and access is free.

Please use this listserv for questions regarding professional development, program alumni activities, and other related matters. If you have questions or want to subscribe, please email us at SULAP@uc.syr.edu or call us at 315/443-3299.

• All job opportunities are posted internally for current students and program graduates to inform them of legal employment opportunities. Additionally, potential employers are solicited to call the Program for referrals of qualified graduates to fill vacancies.

• Students are encouraged to leave resumes with the Program office to help facilitate placement when such vacancies occur. The Program Director is also available by appointment for individual consultations and assistance with job searches. Students and alumni should provide the Program office with current addresses, phone numbers, and emails to assist in securing employment.

• As an American Bar Association Approved ("ABA") Program, we are required to survey our graduates on a regular basis. The purpose of this survey is to make our program responsive to the needs of local employers, and to better prepare our graduates for a career in the legal field. Your opinions are important to us. We also want to stay in touch with you. Please let us know if any of your contact information has changed.

• Students are also eligible to become affiliate members of the Onondaga County Bar Association (OCBA) (315/471-2667) (website: http://www.onbar.org). OCBA has a number of benefit programs, continuing legal education programs, and networking events for their members. Students can also take advantage of the legal assistant job bank and get involved in pro bono activities.

• Many other statewide and national professional organizations may assist students in locating employment. Syracuse University is a member in good standing of the:
  International Paralegal Management Association
  http://www.paralegalmanagement.org/ipma
  The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
  http://www.nala.org
  National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) http://www.paralegals.org