LSU Law Career Services Office

Picture your future career at the CSO’s table at Student Org Fair in the from noon to 3pm. Tag us in your picts so we can help you see your future!

Reminder! Join us today for a discussion with US Attorney Gathe in room 106 at 3pm!

Reminder! JD Advantage Careers today at 3pm! Panelists will be discussing the ways they use their law degree in non traditional ways. See you there!

Participants include:

Renee Chatelain, fmr President/CEO, Arts Counsel of Baton Rouge

Ashleigh Clare-Kearney Thigpen, Associate Athletics Director, LSU

John Cox, Talent Acquisition, Public Utility Commission of Texas

Greg Riley, Executive Director, House Legislative Services

Patrick Riley, Director of Governmental Affairs, Louisiana Chemical Association

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our employer Meet n Greet yesterday! These one on one conversations between students and employers helped give them a better understanding of all of the different ways they can use their law degrees to benefit the public interest!

We wrap up PILS week with an opportunity for students to talk one-on-one with a variety of public interest employers. Drop by the today from 12:30-2pm for a snack and information about the amazing work these organizations are doing!
Employers include:
CrescentCare Legal Services
Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Disability Rights Louisiana
Orleans Public Defenders
The Pro Bono Project
Louisiana's Mental Health Advocacy Service
Water Institute
Evangeline Parish, 13 JDC Public Defender
Alliance for Affordable Energy
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Colorado Public Defenders
Southern Poverty Law Center
Federal Public Defender
Innocence Project New Orleans
East Baton Rouge Public Defender
Acadiana Legal Services
Rapides Parish, 9th JDC Public Defender
and the
YWCA

We could not have had a better kick off to PILS week, yesterday! We were joined by panelists: Melanie Addy Lani Gholston
Chelsee Green
Richard Pittman LA Public Defender Board, Juvenile Services and
Leah Watson East Baton Rouge Public Defenders.
They shared their experiences as well as the benefits of a career in public interest, which includes “that it feels good to help people,” “autonomy to pursue your policy goals,” “lots of hands on legal work,” “flexibility,” “using your creativity and innovation,” and on and on! Thank you to our panelists for sharing their passion and their perspectives with our students!
Make sure you catch the zoom panel today “oh the places you’ll geaux” - link in bio!

The CSO will be hosting speakers from the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Colorado Public Defenders, CrescentCare, and the Louisiana Juvenile Public Defender Board to discuss their careers in public service on Monday October 23 at 12:40pm! Lunch provided- please rsvp with the link in our bio so we have a head count to order food!

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!! MONDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 12:40-1:40

ATTENTION ALL 1LS:
Now is the time to jumpstart your legal career. Join us for free lunch and a brief introduction to your CAREER SERVICES OFFICE! All details are in the flyer below. This is a ONE-TIME introduction to what the Career Services Office can do for you.

Thank you to LT Hanson of and Captains Egloff and Hotard of for teaching us about opportunities with the JAG yesterday! If you are interested in a summer internship or in a commission after graduation, there’s still time to get your required interview scheduled! Contact the CSO ASAP for more information!

Did you know your CSO can help you find careers outside of being a practicing attorney? Today we had a great Lunch ‘n Learn session with about the 2L land intern summer program- a great opportunity for folks who are interested in using their JD to their advantage but who aren’t looking for traditional legal work. Meet with your counselor to discuss applying for an OCI with Chevron- application deadline is MONDAY!

Thank you to the Young Lawyers of the for joining us for a Lunch ‘n Learn session at the Law Center about starting your legal career! Our panelists shared valuable insight, especially about communicating effectively to clients, colleagues, and judges, being mindful of your credibility and professional reputation at all times (even in law school!), and being collegial even when working in an adversarial system.

Fueling up on knowledge and caffeine! Yesterday, 1Ls enjoyed Chick-fil-A and coffee compliments of Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys. Thanks for your support of LSU Law students!