Office of Professional Development
The Office of Professional Development, Law Career Services, helps students achieve career success through a full range of developmental opportunities and experiences.
In addition to formal workshops and individual career counseling sessions, the office oversees numerous opportunities outside of the law school designed to help students make contacts in the legal field and become more informed and effective professionals.
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Office Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM & by appt.
Location:
First floor of the Law Center, Room 1037.
Contact Information:
University of Toledo College of Law
2801 W. Bancroft, Mail Stop #507
Office of Professional Development, Suite 1037
Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390
Phone: 419.530.2851
Fax: 419.530.7922
opd@utoledo.edu
Staff:
Heather Karns
Assistant Dean for Law Career Services and Alumni Affairs
Kelly Tomlinson
Assistant Director of Law Career Services and Public Service Coordinator
Professional Development Opportunities
Members of the local Bar and alumni from around the country come together to support our current students in every aspect of professional growth and development.
In addition to standard job search programs, the College of Law coordinates professionalism programming including:
- An Annual “State of the Legal Profession” seminar
- Mentoring Program with the Toledo Bar Association
- “Dress to Impress” Business Attire Program
- Student Professionalism Dinner, including business etiquette training
- Access to Continuing Legal Education (CLE) opportunities
- Bar Application and Bar Exam Preparation Programs
- “Going Solo” Program, providing tips and pointers on building a solo practice
- Seminar on “Navigating the Transition from Law Student to Lawyer”
Career Opportunities
In addition to programming outlined above, the Office of Professional Development coordinates numerous opportunities for students to meet directly with legal employers. The office sponsors annual Fall and Spring On-Campus Recruitment Programs. In addition, the office organizes a Winter Government and Public Interest Opportunities Forum and a Regional Small and Mid-Size Firm Job Fair.
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The University of Toledo College of Law is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education, employment, membership and contracts without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, the presence of a disability, genetic information, familial status, political affiliation and participation in protected activities, except as mandated by pertinent legal requirements. The College of Law will take affirmative action as required or permitted by federal or state law.