Center for Career Development

Unlocking the potential of law

At Â鶹ÉçÇø Law, we actively encourage students to explore their passions and equip them with the tools, connections and hands-on legal experience they need to pursue the career they want. Plan your career path, meet prospective employers and build effective skills and strategies that will serve you throughout your career.

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For Current Students

Employment Summaries

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Career and Professional Development

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For Mentors

The Â鶹ÉçÇø Law Professional Mentor Program pairs J.D. students with professional legal mentors from across the country and around the world. Professional mentors and student mentees meet throughout a calendar year.

Mentoring and Mock Interviewing

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For Employers

Find the talent you need at Â鶹ÉçÇø Law. Post a job or externship opportunity, or participate in our Fall Recruiting Program.

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Career Development News

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Become a Mentor

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Share your expertise with a 1L student and register today. Deadline: Friday, Dec. 13!
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Justice Colleen Melody Appointed to Washington Supreme Court

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Justice Melody is a native of Spokane, a Double Dawg and a former Gates Scholar who graduated first in her class.
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Making Public Service a Reality

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The Gates Public Service Law Program has awarded five 1L students full support for their education at Â鶹ÉçÇø Law in exchange for their commitment to public service.
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Introducing the 2025–2026 Gregoire Fellows

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The Gregoire Fellowship Program presents its 2025–2026 cohort as part of a continuing partnership to increase professional diversity.
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Take 5 with Katie Ziglin

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This new series catches up with rising 2L and 3L students as they briefly step away from their work and share their thoughts, surprises and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.