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UPCOMING PCDC EVENTS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
LIVE MOCK INTERVIEWS

Saturday, August 30, 9:00am - 12:00pm

The slots available for the Live Mock Interview Program on Saturday, August 30, have been taken. Information regarding the interviews will be sent to those who previously RSVP'd through Symplicity. ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

CAREER PANEL & NETWORKING SERIES
HOW THE LICENSED LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM LAUNCHED MY CAREER

Tuesday, September 9, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? That is the conundrum many students experience when trying to get legal experience. Many employers want prior experience, but it is not always easy to get. ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

CAREER PANEL & NETWORKING SERIES
CRIMINAL LAW – WORKING AT THE DA OR PD

Tuesday, September 16, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

Interested in criminal law? Not sure if you want to prosecute or defend? Then, this is the program for you as it will feature representatives from the Oklahoma County District Attorney and Public ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

CAREER PANEL & NETWORKING SERIES
PROFESSIONALISM & THE INITIAL CLIENT INTAKE

Wednesday, September 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

A refrain heard from a fair number of new law graduates is "I wish I had taken advantage of school and extra-curricular opportunities that would have given me practical knowledge and direction, ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

CAREER PANEL & NETWORKING SERIES
ENERGY LAW

Tuesday, September 23, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

Energy law is all the buzz these days. Students interested in this dynamic and growing area of practice are encouraged to attend this program which will feature two OCU LAW graduates, David A. Walls, ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

LUNCH WITH A LAWYER - CORPORATE & IN-HOUSE COUNSEL

Tuesday, September 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tom & Jerry's Steak & Fish Grille

Bret Streetman, OCU LAW JD97, currently serves as Vice President for MidFirst Bank. In this capacity he manages, negotiates and closes acquisition transactions, oversees the due diligence process, and ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
2L - IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL

Saturday, October 4, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite Location

Second-year, women law students are invited to attend this program which will feature information on the topic of developing leadership potential while focusing on issues that are germane specifically ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

CAREER PANEL & NETWORKING SERIES
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: A NON-TRADITIONAL CAREER PATH OPTION

Tuesday, October 7, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

Are you one of the law students who has said, "I am not sure I want to practice in a law firm, but believe obtaining a JD will open doors for me in government settings?" If so, this program ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

LUNCH WITH A LAWYER - MILITARY LAW

Tuesday, October 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tom & Jerry's Steak & Fish Grille

Careers in military law can run several gamuts. Students interested in pursuing this career path are strongly encouraged to attend this luncheon to interact with Bobby J. Coffman, OCU LAW JD01. Mr. ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

CAREER PANEL & NETWORKING SERIES
LANDING A JOB IN TEXAS

Wednesday, October 22, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

Conducting an out-of-state job search presents certain challenges. Students interested in how to meet those challenges in Texas are encouraged to attend this program. Evan Farrington, OCU LAW JD98, ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
3L/4L - ATTAINING BALANCE: IS IT POSSIBLE?

Saturday, October 25, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Sarkeys Law Center Rooms 103, 205

A central theme oft heard today among women is how to find meaningful work which leaves time for their personal lives. Professionals who charge for their time know this firsthand. In the legal ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

1L CAREER CURRICULUM
Passport to Success

Tuesday, October 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tuesday, October 28, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

First-year law students are required to attend one of the five Passport to Success orientation sessions (October 28, 29 and 31) to the Professional and Career Development Center. This hour-long ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

1L CAREER CURRICULUM
Passport to Success

Wednesday, October 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wednesday, October 29, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

First-year law students are required to attend one of the five Passport to Success orientation sessions (October 28, 29 and 31) to the Professional and Career Development Center. This hour-long ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

1L CAREER CURRICULUM
PASSPORT TO SUCCESS

Friday, October 31, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

First-year law students are required to attend one of the five Passport to Success orientation sessions (October 28, 29 and 31) to the Professional and Career Development Center. This hour-long ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

LUNCH WITH A LAWYER - INDIAN LAW

Tuesday, November 4, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tom & Jerry's Steak & Fish Grille

O. Joseph Williams is a proud member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians from Choctaw, Mississippi. Currently, he is Managing Attorney and member with the law firm of Pitchlynn & Williams, ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION TO SYMPLICITY CAREER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Tuesday, November 4, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

Are you maximizing your resources for career development and satisfaction? Staying abreast of current job opportunities, accessing information about alumni mentors, searching other potential ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
OPTIONS FOR SUMMER 2009 - RESEARCHING EMPLOYERS AND FINDING JOBS

Wednesday, November 5, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

How do you maximize your pool of employment opportunities? Waiting for your dream job to appear on an electronic job board may prove disappointing and unproductive. Studies show that many employers ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
DRAFTING YOUR RESUME AND CREATING COVER LETTERS

Tuesday, November 11, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Sarkeys Law Center Room 103

First impressions can make or break an opportunity. For many students, the first contact they have with a prospective employer is through their career documents, i.e. resume, cover letter, writing ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

LUNCH WITH A LAWYER - GENERAL TO CORPORATE

Tuesday, November 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tom & Jerry's Steak & Fish Grille

The number of opportunities to utilize a law degree are vast. Rhonda Thomas, OCU LAW JD98, is an attorney who exemplifies this. Prior to law school she worked in the mental health and juvenile justice ... [read more]

Contact: Professional and Career Development Center

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OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT INFO

OCU LAW Professional and Career Development Center

2501 N Blackwelder Avenue
Oklahoma City OK 73106-1493
405-208-5969 fax
405-208-5332 phone
web: http://www.okcu.edu/law/PCDC
email: lawcareers@okcu.edu

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Other hours, including off-site, may be arranged by appointment to accommodate evening division students.