Who can participate in the Job Fair?

Any interested law student can participate. Although the Job Fair’s focus is fostering access to employment opportunities for persons historically underrepresented in the practice of law, no student will be denied an opportunity to participate. In 2011 over 120 law students from law schools across the country participated. The majority of these were second-year law students.

Any interested employer can participate. Participating employers include large and mid-size law firms; federal, state, and local government agencies; and state courts. Most of the 2012 participating employers are from the Seattle area.

Do employers hire students they interview at the Job Fair?

Yes. The employers that participated in 2011 and provided the results of their interviews reported making job offers. In previous years, students routinely received callback interviews and offers as a result of their Job Fair interviews.

How many interviews can I expect?

Interviews are assigned based on student preferences and employer availability. In 2011, on average, second-year students were pre-scheduled for four interviews and third-year students and graduates were pre-scheduled for two interviews. Because some students pre-scheduled for interviews do not attend, it is possible to add interviews at the Job Fair and many students do so.  In addition, employer hiring criteria (2L, 3L, Lateral) can affect the number of interviews per applicant.

How do I sign up to meet with employers?

Registration will open June 25, 2012.

Am I guaranteed to meet with all of the employers in whom I express interest?

No. Each student is scheduled to meet with employers via a lottery system. In 2011, students met with an average of four employers. Students will only be scheduled to meet with employers selected at registration and if they meet the employers’ hiring criteria. However, there will be an opportunity to sign up with additional employers on the day of the Job Fair.

Will many employers be interviewing 3Ls and graduates?

Each year varies and there are often opportunities for 3Ls and graduates for entry-level positions. However, the Job Fair tends to focus on students, mainly 2Ls, for summer associate positions.

What if I’m scheduled to meet with an employer at the Job Fair and on-campus?

If you are scheduled for an interview with an employer both at the Job Fair and on-campus at your law school, please cancel one of the interviews so that the employer has the opportunity to meet more candidates. If you must cancel your Job Fair interviews, please notify us by email at Job Fair as soon as possible.

When can I expect to receive my interview schedule?

The schedules will be emailed to registered students on August 17. Since all of the communication regarding the Job Fair will be via email it is very important that students provide a current email address.

Are funds available to help me with my travel expenses?

Unfortunately the Job Fair does not have funds available to help students pay for travel and other related expenses.

Will food be available the day of the Job Fair?

Yes. Complimentary beverages and food will be provided throughout the day. Beverages will include assorted juices and sodas, coffee and tea. Bagels and doughnuts will be available in the morning. There will be a luncheon for all employers and applicants. The speaker has not been determined. Vegetarian options will be provided.

Is parking available the day of the Job Fair?

Parking will be available in the 1201 Third Avenue parking garage where Davis Wright Tremaine is located. The Garage entrance is on Seneca Street between Second and Third Avenues. The cost to park on Saturdays is $8.00 and payment is by debit/credit card only. No cash transactions will be accepted.