C|M|LAW Graduates Take On Big Roles at Small Firms

One of the most significant employers of recent graduates are "small firms." These firms are giving freshly minted C|M|LAW lawyers major opportunities for growth while working on cases from almost their very first day.

"Small firms" are defined by C|M|LAW's Career Planning Office as those employing between two and 10 full-time attorneys.  On average, approximately one-fifth of C|M|LAW graduates have secured their initial post-graduate, full-time, long-term employment as attorneys in small firms throughout Northeast Ohio.

"When it comes to law firm hiring, the small firms are the biggest employers of our graduates," said Heather DiFranco, C|M|LAW Director of Career Planning.  "These small firms provide our students and graduates with the opportunity for immediate responsibility, direct client engagement and involvement in all aspects of a legal matter right from the beginning."

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C|M|LAW Community Gathers for Conversation about Charlottesville Events  
On August 24, members of the C|M|LAW community gathered for an open conversation about the recent protests and civil unrest that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia.   The conversation was led by Judge Dan Polster, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Dean Lee Fisher  and  Professors David Forte  and Kevin O'Neill .
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Professor Brian Ray was one of three Outstanding Educator honorees recognized in the SC Media Reboot Leadership Awards.

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Professor Joseph Mead was quoted by the Wall Street Journal on panhandling ordinances, stemming from a case that was co-counseled by C|M|LAW Civil Litigation Clinic students under his supervision.

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Sign Up for CMLAA Terrific Tuesdays

Are you an alumnus with an interest in sharing your advice and wisdom with current law students? The CMLAA Terrific Tuesday program will take place this Fall semester as part of the Office of Career Planning's career exploration programming. Terrific Tuesday offers students the opportunity to attend two or three brief (25-minute) informational sessions with alumni to learn what it means to be a lawyer in a particular kind of practice. The first Terrific Tuesday will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the Rawson Learning Commons in the Law Library. 
 
Alumni volunteers for this program are welcomed! We are seeking volunteers in the following practice areas to come and share some time, information and advice with students:
  • Criminal Law (prosecution and defense)
  • Business Law 
  • Elder Law / Estate Planning
  • Labor & Employment Law
  • Tort / Personal Injury / Med Mal
  • Domestic Relations Law
  • Non-traditional (JD Advantage) career paths
We are eager to give students a sense of the broad scope of opportunities in the legal profession, so we welcome volunteers who work in firms, government, non-profits, business, solo practice, or other areas. The program will run in three shifts. The first shift will be from 4:30 - 4:55 p.m., the second shift will be from 5:00 - 5:25 p.m., and the final shift will be from 5:30 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
 
To volunteer, please send an email to Heather DiFranco, Director of Career Planning, at [email protected]. Please include your practice area and whether you are available for all or certain shifts.

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