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Career Services Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the answers to frequently asked questions our office receives. If you have a career-related question not covered below, please feel free to e-mail us any time or call the office at 617-422-7229.

I am a first year student, when can I meet with the CSO?

First year students may begin meeting with the Career Services Office after November 1 of their first semester.

I am a graduate of the school. Can I still use the office?

Yes. The CSO offers many of the same services to graduates as they do to students including one-on-one counseling, resume and cover letter reviews, and access to the online job postings.

Can I send my questions via e-mail or call? Can I stop by anytime to meet with a counselor?

Career counselors are available to answer your career-related questions by e-mail, phone, or in person. However, we encourage making an appointment for more lengthy questions and for planning a job search strategy. [back]

Where can I print or fax my resume?

The CSO has everything you need to present your resume to employers, including two computers, a printer, and a fax machine. We also have resume paper, envelopes, and labels for your employment mailings. Stop by our office today. [back]

My summer internship is unpaid. How can I find outside funding?

There are a number of resources for students to fund their unpaid summer internships. Through the school, eligible students may apply for Federal Work Study through the Financial Aid Office or for a Public Interest Law Association (PILA) grant to fund their placement. PsLawNet also provides information on a number of outside funding resources. [back]

Can I get academic credit for an unpaid summer internship?

Students may only receive academic credit for an internship done during the school year, through the school’s clinical program. Participating in a clinic is a great way to gain real-world experience while also earning academic credit. For more information on the school’s clinical program, click here. [back]

How do I get S.J.C. Rule 3:03 certified?

Students entering their last year of law school who have successfully completed or are enrolled in a course for credit in evidence or trial practice may apply for S.J.C. Rule 3:03 certification through the Dean’s Office for non-clinic sponsored internships. Students participating in the clinic may apply through the clinic office. [back]

I am looking for a job out of state. What resources does the CSO have for finding jobs outside of Massachusetts?

The CSO posts a number of out of state positions on our online job postings. We are also a member of the Inter-Collegiate Job Bank which includes postgraduate positions from law school job postings around the country (Contact the CSO for a username and password.) Students looking for work out of state are also encouraged to request reciprocity. [back]