The CSO is dedicated to working with all law students during their years in law school, through individual student advising, short seminars, guest speakers, campus interviewing and a library of career and employer information. Students can discuss all issues related to the process of making career decisions and locating employment, from simple resume preparation to the more complex long distance job search. Students can learn to formulate and execute an effective job search strategy utilizing all available resources.
Topics range from job search techniques to alumni discussions of practice areas.
The goal is to familiarize students with career options and assist them with learning and implementing effective job search techniques. The 55-60 employers who come to MU include large law firms from Kansas City and St. Louis and a smattering of smaller firms and government agencies from around the state. The Law School s web page publishes notices for permanent and summer positions, as well as part-time positions during the year. Generally, students contact the employer directly from the address listed. The Student Bar Association provides voluntary representatives from the second and third-year classes to serve on the Committee.