Career Planning Center Resources****

Valparaiso Law’s Career Planning Center (CPC) staff assists students and alumni in making satisfying and informed career decisions, setting realistic goals, and creating opportunities to meet those goals. The practical decision-making and job-search strategies we share will serve you throughout your life.

Consultations

CPC staff is available to meet individually with enrolled students and degreed alumni to assist with all aspects of career development and the job-search process. Individual consultations include, but are not limited to, developing job-search strategies and techniques, targeting career plans and interests, and conducting career assessments.

Events and Programs

The CPC sponsors a variety of formal and informal networking events throughout the year, each designed to connect students with alumni and potential employers and to sharpen networking and interviewing skills. In addition, the CPC engages renowned speakers who visit the campus to share advice and help students navigate their job search. Valparaiso Law students may also participate in career events and programs across the United States.

Pro Bono Administration

Valparaiso Law students must complete a pro bono requirement of 20 hours in order to graduate, and the CPC administers the program on behalf of the law school. Full-time students may participate after completion of the 1L year and part-time students upon completion of 30 credit hours. All students must submit pro bono project proposals to the CPC for approval before beginning and must work under attorney supervision.

Strategy Career Services Management System

The CPC’s online recruiting and networking portal, Strategy (https://www.myinterfase.com/valpolaw/student), is CPC’s information clearinghouse for upcoming events, seminars, programs, on-campus interviews, and employment listings. Students can also upload resumes, cover letters, transcripts, and writing samples to Strategy for review by potential employers. Strategy usernames and passwords are distributed after the first week of classes.