Career Resource Center

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

The goal of the Career Resource Center (CRC) is to help students explore various career options, build valuable job search skills, understand strengths and abilities, and take responsibility for their own career planning in the process.  We also offer all of our services to alumni, including career counseling, resume editing, and interview preparation.

Services and Resources Provided by the CRC

• Career development – programs offered during the year
• Individual counseling about job search strategies
• Resume and cover letter review
• On-Campus Interviews (OCI) and Resume Collections
• Online job board (Symplicity)
• Career Advisor Directory (CAD)
• Career resources – career and job search handouts

Pathways to Practice

As you start on your path towards law school, you can learn about different career options in many legal fields, what it’s like to practice in those fields, and how to plan a curriculum to emphasize desired career goals on the Pathways to Practice website created by the professors at South Texas College of Law Houston.

Graduate Employment Statistics

To access the Graduate Employment Statistics required by ABA Standard 509, click on the link below:

CURRENT STUDENTS

The goal of the Career Resource Center (CRC) is to help students explore various career options, build valuable job search skills, understand strengths and abilities, and take responsibility for their own career planning in the process.

Services We Offer

• Career Development – programs offered during the year
• Individual counseling about job search strategies
• Resume and cover letter review
• On-Campus Interviews (OCI) and Resume Collections
• Online job board (Symplicity)
• Career Advisor Directory (CAD)

Career Resources

Click on the link below to access additional career resources, including career and job search handouts, information about job fairs and recruitment programs, and the latest updates from the CRC:

Symplicity

The CRC receives job postings from employers throughout the year, which we post on Symplicity (our online job board).  Click on the link below to access Symplicity:

Contact Us

Contact the CRC at 713-646-1866 or at cso@stcl.edu with any questions

ALUMNI

The Career Resource Center (CRC) continues to support you in your professional pursuits even after you have graduated. We offer all of our services to alumni, including career counseling, resume editing, and interview preparation.

Services

Specific services available include:

(1) Counseling

To schedule an appointment for an individual counseling session, please email cso@stcl.edu or call (713) 646-1866.

(2) Job Postings

Job postings are maintained on the South Texas College of Houston Symplicity website.  To obtain a Symplicity username and password, please email cso@stcl.edu.

(3) Reciprocity

Alumni who are looking to relocate to another geographic area can request to use the services and resources of other law schools outside of Houston.  If you are interested in utilizing the services and resources of law schools outside of Houston, please email cso@stcl.edu with the following information:

• the contact information for the school;
• a copy of their reciprocity policy; and
• notation of any restrictions, blackout period, etc.

Getting Involved

We encourage alumni to become involved with the Alumni Association and volunteer to help South Texas College of Law Houston continue to grow.  Click on the link below to learn about how to get involved:

EMPLOYERS

At South Texas College of Law Houston, we pride ourselves on preparing law students to be productive interns and attorneys from day one.  We hope that you will consider our qualified students and alumni as you look to fill any summer, part-time, or permanent positions within your organization.  The Career Resource Center (CRC) assists employers by offering various avenues for recruiting.

Recruitment Opportunities

The Career Resource Center (CRC) offers three avenues for recruiting:

(1) Fall and Spring Recruitment Programs

During the Fall and Spring semesters, the CRC holds Recruitment Programs where both On-Campus Interviews and Resume Collections are offered.  The Fall Recruitment Program is held in August and September and the Spring Recruitment Program is held in January and February.

Fall Recruitment Session Registration is Open!
Early Session:  August 14-17, 2017 (Closed)
Phase I:           August 21-24, 2017
Phase II:          September 12-14, 2017
Phase III:         September 26-28, 2017

(2) Job Postings on Symplicity

Symplicity is the online job board available to South Texas College of Law Houston students and alumni.  To post a job on Symplicity, you can either:

• Register on Symplicity

• Complete the Job Posting Form

(3) Information Sessions

Employers may choose to hold information sessions prior to (or as part of) their recruitment process.

Non-Discrimination Policy

South Texas College of Law Houston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age or handicap in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs or other school administered rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

By posting a position with South Texas College of Law Houston, an employer agrees to abide by our Non-Discrimination Statement.

Communicating with the CRC

Contact Catherine North Hounfodji in the CRC at 713-646-1866 or chounfodji@stcl.edu with any recruiting questions.

If you would like to receive our Employer Newsletter (sent three times per year), please email cso@stcl.edu to be added to the distribution list.