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

Additional resources are accessible in STANLEY: Campus Life > Career Resource Center

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:

Career Advisor Directory (CAD)

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.  Click on the button below for more information on CAD:

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 Law 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.

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.

If you are unable to attend one of our on-campus recruiting programs, we would still love to assist you with your recruiting needs. Please see information about our recruiting mini-sessions. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.

Contact sformia@stcl.edu for more information..

Job Postings on Symplicity

Symplicity is the online job board available to South Texas College of Law Houston students and alumni.  All employers have the ability to register on Symplicity and post open positions, or you can simply fill out the job posting form and we will post the position for you.

Recruiting Mini-Sessions

The CRC schedules monthly recruiting mini-sessions where both On-Campus Interviews and Resume Collections are offered to accommodate your specific hiring needs.  Your opportunity will be marketed to qualified candidates and all application materials will be delivered to you in one convenient package.

Information Sessions

Employers may choose to hold information sessions prior to (or as part of) their recruitment process.  Contact Shantal Formia in the CRC at 713-646-1866 or sformia@stcl.edu to coordinate an information session.

Government & Public Interest Table Talk 

Each February, we hold a Government and Public Interest Table Talk where government and public interest employers can introduce students to various career paths in government and public interest, connect with potential volunteers, and raise awareness about your organization.    If you are interested in participating, please contact asmith1@stcl.edu for more information.

Communicating with the CRC

Contact Shantal Formia in the CRC at 713-646-1866 or sformia@stcl.edu with any recruiting questions.

Employer Newsletter

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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.