Career Resource Center

Nazleen Jiwani, J.D.
Director
njiwani@stcl.edu

Pia Das, J.D.
Assistant Director of Career Development
pdas@stcl.edu

Robin Boyles Hennegan, J.D.
Assistant Director of Special Projects
rhennegan@stcl.edu

Carmen Castro
Coordinator
cso@stcl.edu

RECIPROCITY

The Career Resource Center (CRC) provides reasonable access to resources to students and alumni of other schools on the following terms:

Eligibility

Reciprocity privileges will be available only to other ABA accredited / NALP Member law schools that provide reciprocity privileges to students and alumni of South Texas College of Law Houston.

Requests for Reciprocity

Requests for reciprocity must be made in writing by a career services/placement official of the requesting law school on the student or graduate’s behalf.

Direct requests to the following:

Mail:    

Career Resource Center
South Texas College of Law Houston
1303 San Jacinto Street
Houston, Texas 77002-7006
Email:   cso@stcl.edu
Fax:       (713) 646-1844

The student or graduate should wait for their copy of the response prior to contacting South Texas College of Law Houston. The individual should bring a copy of their letter when visiting our office.

Duration and Limitations

• Reciprocity services are available for a period of four months, beginning with the date on the original correspondence granting reciprocity. Requests may be renewed in the same manner in which the original request was made and only one renewal will be granted during any given year (a total of 8 months in any 12 month period).
• Reciprocity will be unavailable and all requests will be denied between August 1 and November 15 of each year due to fall recruiting schedules.
• Through mutual agreement, reciprocity services are not made available to students of the other two Houston area law schools.
• We will not grant reciprocity to students already taking advantage of reciprocal career services at any other Houston law school. Reciprocity services are only available with one of the Houston area law schools at any given time for the designated subscription period.
• The CRC reserves the right to deny services for any reason, including the misuse of the facilities or services or any school surpassing a reasonable number of requests within any academic year.  The reciprocity policy of South Texas College of Law Houston may be further amended or restricted if it is deemed necessary to do so in the interest of South Texas College of Law Houston.

Resources Available

• Use of the resource materials & NALP publications
• Use of on-site computer, phone, fax, & copy machine
• Access to the job listings posted by the CRC via Symplicity ($35.00 check made out to “South Texas College of Law Houston” for four months access, which will be granted on the day payment is received)
• THESE SERVICES MAY BE LIMITED FURTHER IF THE REQUESTING SCHOOL OFFERS ACCESS THAT IS DIFFERENT THAN DESCRIBED ABOVE (If, for example, the requesting school offers access for a shorter period or does not offer online access to South Texas College of Law Houston then access may be limited to that of the requesting school)

Unavailable Resources 

• Participation in on-campus interviews & job fairs
• Resume forwarding, resume collections, & “blind” job postings
• Individual counseling & marketing materials review

CAREER ADVISOR DIRECTORY

The Career Advisor Directory (CAD) is a place for students to connect with South Texas College of Law Houston alumni who have volunteered to share professional guidance and insight about a specific practice area. Current students can search for Career Advisors by practice area, location, or firm/company name using the directory’s search function. Advisors are available to answer questions about their career paths, review job search documents, and give professional guidance to advisees.

This directory is not intended to be a jobs board, but a place for students and alumni to connect as advisees and advisors. Those interested in specific career opportunities are encouraged to contact the Career Resource Center and utilize Symplicity, the law school’s online jobs bank, LinkedIn, or other job posting sites.

FIND A CAREER ADVISOR:

Career Advisors are South Texas College of Law Houston alumni who volunteer their time to share career advice, resources, and personal experiences with students and fellow alumni. As an advisee, you have the opportunity to build a one-on-one relationship with someone who has experience in the practice area(s) you are interested in. This individual attention will support you as you navigate career opportunities, professional development, and networking.

Connecting with an advisor takes just a few steps. Search the Career Advisor Directory by practice area, location, undergraduate institution, or other search terms. When you find an advisor whose experience and expertise are relevant to your questions or interests, send them a note introducing yourself. Be sure to mention that you found their contact information in the Directory. Review the guidelines below to get started.

Guidelines for Contacting Career Advisors:

• Make contact with a specific purpose in mind. Plan ahead of your initial contact what you will ask. Clearly articulate what you are looking for and how the advisor may be able to help you.
• The Career Advisor Directory is not a jobs board. Advisees are requested to refrain from contacting advisors about specific job postings within their organizations, as advisors are often not able to respond to such inquiries. Instead, focus your communications on your professional development and utilize resources such as Symplicity as a search resource.
• Research the advisor’s law firm or company. Be able to demonstrate knowledge about their employer when you make your initial contact.
• Be considerate of your advisor’s schedule. Respect his or her time and respond to emails promptly.
• Send a thank you note after significant meetings or conversations. A personal, hand-written note can go a long way to forming a lasting relationship.

Potential Topics of Conversation:

Informational Interviews: Ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. “How did you get your foot in the door?” “Any advice for someone considering this area of practice?”

Resumes, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn Profiles: While the staff at the Career Resource Center is available to review your job-search materials, sometimes it helps to get an opinion from someone with experience on your particular career path.

General Advice: Weighing multiple job offers? Negotiating a salary or promotion? Considering your next step up the ladder? Try bouncing your ideas off an advisor.

BECOME A CAREER ADVISOR:

Participation is simple. By choosing to list your contact information in the Career Advisor Directory, you invite advisees to contact you with questions about career development, interview preparation, networking, and other career-related topics. Respond with thoughtful answers and provide other resources, if available. Encourage your advisee in their professional growth. That’s it!

To complete your profile in CAD, click on the button below.