Career Development Office

When we embark on our career paths, most of us are hopeful about what the future holds.  We imagine careers doing what we love in a productive and supportive work environment where nothing limits our personal success except the limits we create for ourselves.  Unfortunately, very few things in life are idyllic.  The work environment  Continue Reading »

Summer vacation has officially started!  As you head off to your summer position or begin studying for the bar, remember that the Career Development staff will be in the office ready and willing to assist.  Contact us by email or phone or if you’re in Mid-Missouri, drop by!  We’d love to see your smiling face. For 1Ls and  Continue Reading »

Are you currently employed with or planning a career with a Public Service organization?  If so, you should acquaint yourself with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).  In 2007, Congress established the PSLF program with the purpose of encouraging individuals to pursue full-time work in public service jobs.  Under the PSLF program, borrowers may qualify for  Continue Reading »

In less than five days, you will have finished another round of final exams.  For those of you who are reading this while still slugging through finals, keep positive.  You will make it, and it will feel so good when you do.  Until then, remember all the cliché words of advice – eat well, get  Continue Reading »

This week’s resource is NLADA, National Legal Aid and Defender Association.  For anyone considering public interest, this is a resource to bookmark.   NLADA is the oldest and largest nonprofit association in the U.S. devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel.  Their slogan is Equal Justice – Of  Continue Reading »