About the Department of Career Services
Contact
394 Meeting St. (physical)
P.O. Box 535 (mailing)
Charleston, SC 29402
ph: 843.377.2422
fax: 843.720.1252
What we offer
The Department of Career Services provides a wide range of career development services for Charleston School of Law students and creates opportunities to connect students with employers in an efficient and supportive manner. Our services include:
Programming
Throughout the academic year, the Charleston School of Law conducts many career-related presentations and panel discussions for our students. Topics include writing resumes and cover letters, job search nuts and bolts, interviewing, the judicial clerkship process, and overviews of substantive legal practice areas. We welcome employers to participate in our many programs.
Individual Career Counseling
The mission of the department is to help students engage in a meaningful job search, to compete as professionals, and to help them make well-informed choices leading to long-term career satisfaction. Career Services staff members are available for individual counseling sessions with students. The Director of Public Service and Pro Bono is a former practicing attorney with a legal background in the private and public sectors.
On-Campus Interviews
The department coordinates on-campus student interviews with employers in the public and private sectors in South Carolina and beyond. These on-campus interview programs are concentrated in the fall for second- and third-year students and in the spring for first-year students.
Resume Forwarding
The department forwards resumes, cover letters, and other application materials to requesting employers. Employers may choose to conduct interviews on-campus or off-campus.
Employer Database and Online Career Resource Center
The department provides Charleston School of Law students with access to a dynamic database of employers who wish to have students contact them directly. The department also develops and maintains online career resource tools available on this site.
Pro Bono Program
The Charleston School of Law prepares students for careers in all areas of legal practice. Regardless of a student's path after graduation, the Charleston School of Law strives to instill in students the value of public service. All students must complete 30 hours of pro bono legal service under the supervision of a licensed attorney before they graduate. The department develops and supports pro bono opportunities in the legal community and provides guidance to students in their selection of pro bono work. The Director of Public Service and Pro Bono pre-approves all student pro bono work.
