Our goal is to provide you with easy access to the most utilized resources as you proceed through your professional development and job search. Please contact us directly when we can be of additional assistance. We look forward to working with you throughout your journey from student to professional!

Manage your career search:

Pathways (formerly Symplicity) is an online recruiting system that you can use to manage your career search. It is accessible 24/7. You will be able to view and apply for positions with employers who contact the Office of Career & Student Development with an interest in hiring Elon Law Students.

The Pathways system allows you to create a profile, store internship/job application documents, apply and search for internships and jobs, and participate in on-campus interviews and resume collections. You can also browse our extensive Resource Library to learn about crafting resumes and cover letters, exploring practice areas, discovering job search databases, and more.

1L Students Most Important Points:

  • Your primary focus should be on your coursework, particularly in your first trimester. Having said that, it’s also critical to begin thinking about your long-term career goals.
  • The Office of Career & Student Development meets with each 1L student in the fall trimester for a resume review appointment. Cover letter review appointments will be scheduled in January.
  • As a first-year student, you may attend many of the student professional development programs and employer panels offered. Be sure to check the Lawyering, Leadership & Professionalism course requirements to ensure your attendance at required events.
  • In the meantime, first-year students should visit the Resource Library in Pathways to explore their legal career interests, and to become familiar with the tools necessary to successfully navigate the professional development process.
  • Begin developing your legal professional network.

2L Students Most Important Points:

  • Prior to Fall of your 2L year, some firms will begin accepting applications for the next summer.
  • Stay on top of your coursework while conducting thorough job searches for the following summer.
  • Pay attention to all upcoming career fair and job application deadlines.
  • Schedule an appointment with the Office of Career & Student Development at any time to review your professional development timeline and your updated resume and cover letter.
  • Continue building your legal professional network.

3L Students Most Important Points:

  • Start early with your job search and bar exam preparations.
  • If future employment is not expected from the student’s previous summer’s employer, third-year students should begin the job search before their third year of law school begins.
  • Stay on top of your coursework while conducting thorough job searches.
  • Pay attention to all upcoming career fair and job application deadlines.
  • Schedule an appointment with the Office of Career & Student Development at any time to review your professional development timeline and your updated resume and cover letter.
  • Continue building your legal professional network.
  • Meet with a member of the Office of Career & Student Development for your mandatory exit interview prior to graduation.