The Small & Midsize Firm Open House (Open House) invites employers at law firms with 50 or fewer attorneys to speak to University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) students and recent graduates about their practice, area of law, and any available law clerk, summer associate, or attorney positions. Culminating after a series of career panels discussing the advantages and challenges of small, midsize, and growing firms, the Open House typically occurs in a common area, where employers can share information about their organization and employment opportunities. For the 2020-2021 academic year, the Open House will take place virtually.
This event provides employers the opportunity to meet informally with students and recent graduates, collect resumes for upcoming positions, and network by introducing their organization to a large number of potential candidates and fellow members of the bar (firm literature and hand-outs are welcomed when the event is held in-person). Additionally, the event is an opportunity to expose UHLC students to the varied opportunities available in the small and midsized firm arena.
UHLC hosts two Open Houses per academic year to provide students and employers greater access to each other. Whether your practice can use the assistance of a law clerk, summer associate, or new attorney or if you would like to network with law students and recent graduates to expose them to your practice, please mark your calendars for the 2020-2021 Small & Midsize Firm Open Houses:
Who can participate in a Small & Midsize Firm Open House?
The Fall Open House is open to current UHLC 2L, 3L, and LL.M. students as well as recent J.D. and LL.M. graduates.
The Spring Open House is open to participation from all current UHLC students.
Participants in both Open House sessions are interested in learning more about various practice areas, networking with local attorneys, and, where opportunities are available, securing a permanent attorney position or establishing a placement for the fall, spring, or summer.
Law firms specify their networking or available employment opportunities on their completed employer registration form.
Below are the pertinent details for this year’s Fall Open House:
After the Open House, employers can follow up with students/graduates in any way that they see fit—from simply informing a student/graduate that they were impressed with their credentials and will keep their resume on file if a need in their office ever arises to offering a student/graduate a formal interview or offer for a current or upcoming position.
How do I register for the Small & Midsize Firm Open House?
If your law firm would like to join us for the Spring Small & Midsize Firm Open House, please submit your employer registration by October 14, 2020 following the instructions below.
For new employers:
For returning employers or employers who have posted jobs with UHLC before:
If you have any questions, please contact Chandria T. Jackson at 713-743-7535 or ctjacks5@central.uh.edu.
