Welcome to Career Services

Welcome to King Hall's Career Services Office. The Career Services staff is dedicated to assisting you with your professional development and in navigating today's legal job market. Our mission is to work with students making the transition from student to legal professional and to guide alumni through a lifetime of career choices and decisions. We consider our relationship a partnership with you in working towards your goal of securing fulfilling employment.

Our expert advisors - including five former practicing attorneys - offer guidance as you search for the career path that matches your values, interests, goals and skills. Whether you are conducting your first summer job search, searching for a career position, or considering an alternative career, our goal is to assist you in maximizing your efforts and equipping you with skills, tools, and tips that will ensure you will stand above the crowd.

Career Services offers a full range of resources and services to assist you in developing the necessary strategies and skills which will distinguish you as a memorable legal professional. Many of our resources are available online. In addition, our services include career advising, workshops, presentations, and panels, resume and cover letter critique, on-campus interview opportunities, mock interviews with alumni, and in-house generated employment listings. We also have a career library, which includes books, directories and guides related to legal employment. And, so much more!

Appointments

Current students and recent alumni can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment through 12twenty. Employers and alumni who graduated over a year ago can book appointments by emailing Career Services.

  1. You can view and make appointments 21 days in advance, so please check again the next day for more slots.
  2. The 12twenty Appointments module is for current students and the most recent graduating class, others can book appointments by emailing Career Services.
  3. Refer to our guide or video for instructions on booking appointments and protocols regarding your resume/cover letter review.

1L Students: In order to allow time to adjust to your course load, and in keeping with common law school practice, our office does not meet with 1Ls until mid-September - this includes drop-ins and document reviews. We will schedule your initial appointment after our introductory info session. You will have access to make appointments through 12twenty once all the initial 1L appointments with our office have been completed. There will be plenty of time and assistance to guide you.

Contact Us

Career Services Office
University of California, Davis School of Law
400 Mrak Hall Drive
Davis, CA 95616

Email: careerservices@law.ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 752-6574
Fax: (530) 754-8371
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm