Career Development

Denver Law provides students with the skills and legal training to make an immediate, valuable impact upon graduating, but we know your degree is just the foundation toward building a successful legal career. In addition to the exceptional education you'll receive, we help you define and pursue your career goals from the first day of classes to graduation and beyond.

Our Mission: 

The Office of Career Development (CDO) is dedicated to helping Denver Law students and alumni meet the needs of today's dynamic legal workplace. From the career planning stage, through applications, interviews and beyond, we can help you every step of the way. In particular, we pride ourselves in helping JD, master's, LLM and graduate tax students connect with our vast network of alumni and other professionals, in Denver, throughout Colorado and beyond.

Simply put, the CDO will be with you every step of the way to ensure your degree opens the doors to your future.

Services:

  • Assists JD, master's, LLM and graduate tax students and alumni with their career planning.
  • Helps students and alumni to develop the skills necessary to obtain satisfying and meaningful employment.
  • Connects students, alumni and employers in Denver, throughout Colorado and beyond.
  • Provides access to resources for students and alumni to search for jobs and employers to post jobs. 
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    Career Development Handbook

    Career and Professional Development Requirements, Networking & more.

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    CDO Guide: Application Materials

    Resumes, Cover Letters, References, Writing Samples, Transcripts & Thank You Notes.

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    CDO Guide: Interviewing

    Best approaches for successful interviews with potential employers.

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    CDO Guide: Judicial Clerkships

    Questions and answers, ideal timelines & application materials.

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    CDO Guide: Careers in Public International Law

    Specializations, organizations & institutions, networking & professional development, and job search strategies.

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    Denver Law Careers Online (Symplicity)

    Symplicity - Where students and alumni search for jobs online.

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Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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Building Careers and Inclusive Communities

We believe that legal education institutions and the larger legal community are not as diverse and inclusive as they should be. We strive to create a sense of belonging and combat all forms of discrimination, prejudice and racism to create a more just and inclusive office, school, and professional community.

We bring a commitment to help all students have a fair shot at any kind of employment they seek.

We provide a safe place for people to discuss issues related to discrimination, diversity, and inclusion at the law school, with employers, and in our communities.

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Career Development Events

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The Career Development Office played a significant role in my post-graduate experience. As a law student, I was very nervous about finding a job that would be rewarding both vocationally and financially. The CDO team worked zealously alongside me to help me find the best possible situation. In short, the CDO is well-connected, enthusiastic, and eager to find lasting careers for its students.

Colton Johnston, Associate Attorney, Jackson White, P.C.
Colton Johnston
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Schedule appointments with our career counselors, see the latest legal job postings, and sign up to attend upcoming career-related events.

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Office of Career Development and Opportunities

For Employers

The CDO is your lifeline to highly qualified, well-prepared students, recent graduates and alumni to meet your needs. Through hiring assistance, on-campus and off-campus interviews and programming we can find you the perfect candidate. 

 

Employer Services

Additional Resources

Online Career Resources

Access job postings and free career development information and job search advice, as well as research your target employers, with our hand-selected list of favorite websites.

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Employment Statistics & Consumer Information (ABA Required Disclosures)

Our commitment to accuracy and transparency in employment reporting goes beyond ABA requirements. 

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