Alumni Career Services
Your connection to California Western School of Law lasts a lifetime. The Career and Professional Development Office (CPDO) is here to assist you whether you are trying to secure your first job, preparing for the bar examination or you have years of experience and are looking for resources to advance your career.
CPDO Resources
After graduation, the Career and Professional Development Office is a great resource to help with your job search. Beyond job search tools, our office and staff offer a number of services to alumni including resume and cover letter reviews along with career counseling.
Reciprocity
Alumni who practice outside of San Diego County can ask for “Reciprocity” access to careers services at a limited number of law schools across the United States. If access is granted, law schools may impose strict guidelines regarding the use of Reciprocity. To learn more about another school's reciprocity policy, please call or visit that school’s website. Once you have a law school selected, please email CPDO at JavaScript Required with your request.
The CPDO staff are ready to assist alumni in every stage of their legal career journey. Our Career Advisors work with alumni on an individual basis to discuss career options and develop job search plans. In addition, Career Advisors are available for resume/cover letter review, mock interviews, alumni outreach, and other job-related resources to assist you as needed.
Stay Connected
As an alumni, there are number of ways for you to stay connected, share your knowledge, or receive help with your job search.
Your experience and knowledge are invaluable. If you are looking for an opportunity to give back to CWSL, consider sharing your experience and guidance as an Alumni Volunteer. The Career and Professional Development Office offers a number of opportunities for you to volunteer.
Many California Western School of Law students plan to enter solo or small firm practice after graduation. The Access to Law Initiative is an incubator program to help graduates looking to follow this career path.
Career and Professional Development Office
The Career and Professional Development Office offers a wide variety of resources designed to help you identify and achieve your career goals. Our goal is to assist you in maximizing your efforts and equipping you with skills, tools, and tips to ensure that you are as competitive as possible in the legal job market.
San Diego, CA 92101