CDO Event RSVP Policy

The University of Houston (UH) Law Center Career Development Office (CDO) hosts numerous recruiting, networking, and training events throughout the year. These events are often made possible through the time and generosity of alumni, employers, and legal professionals who are committed to supporting your career journey.

To maintain the integrity of CDO events and foster student professionalism, we ask all students to confirm attendance in advance of events by submitting an RSVP. RSVP is an initialism derived from the French phrase "Répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "Please respond.” In the legal profession, it is standard etiquette to notify event hosts whether or not you plan to attend. If you intend to participate, RSVP “yes.” If you do not plan to attend, RSVP “no.” Should your availability change, please update your RSVP promptly to reflect your new plans.

To maintain access to CDO events, students must follow RSVP policies set forth below:

(1) Professional Courtesy

• Treat your RSVP as a professional obligation. Many events involve direct interaction with legal professionals, and your attendance (or absence) reflects both you and the law school. Attending these events reflects your interest, preparedness, and reliability, which are all key traits valued in the legal profession.

(2) Only RSVP if You Plan to Attend

• RSVP “yes” for CDO events through Symplicity if you plan to attend. Your RSVP is a commitment, and a reserved spot means someone else may be unable to attend.
  

(3) Cancellations Must Be Timely

• If your availability changes, please cancel your RSVP as soon as you know you can no longer attend, ideally at least 48 hours in advance by notifying the CDO at lawcareer@uh.com or updating your registration in Symplicity. Timely cancellations allow us to offer your seat to another law student and make necessary adjustments to event planning, including lunch and name tags. If you are unable to provide 48 hours’ notice, we still ask that you notify us as soon as possible.
  

(4) No-Show Consequences

• Students who RSVP but fail to attend without proper notice will be required to write a formal apology letter with an explanation of why you did not change your RSVP. Submit the letter to the CDO at lawcareer@uh.edu no later than 48 hours after the missed event. In the subject line include the following: Apology Letter – [Full Name] – [Event Title].
  

UH Law Center students and alumni in violation may lose access to CDO resources and services, as noted in the CDO Access Policy here.

By RSVPing to an event, you agree to uphold this policy and demonstrate the professionalism expected in the legal profession.

If you have any questions or extenuating circumstances, please contact the CDO as soon as possible.