The CPD prides itself on its professional environment, and therefore, has established practices consistent with a culture of professionalism. To promote fair and ethical practices for the entire job search process, the CPD adheres to and has implemented the following policies:

Non-discrimination Policy
The Center for Professional Development does not support recruiting activities that involve discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era.

In conjunction with the University's non-discrimination policy and the Association of American Law Schools policy against discrimination, the CPD communicates its non-discrimination policy and obtains assurances of compliance from each employer to whom we furnish assistance for interviewing and other employer-related functions.             

For the rule in its entirety, please see University Rule 3361:10-13

Honor Code
Each law student is expected to set forth truthful information in all documents relating to the College of Law, including resumes, cover letters, transcripts, and employment applications. It is a violation of the Honor Code to knowingly alter grade reports or transcripts or to misrepresent academic performance on resumes, job applications, or bar admissions policies. Any resume or cover letter that is submitted through the CPD is subject to random checks for accurate information.

View the College of Law's Honor Code in its entirety

American Bar Association
The College of Law subscribes to the American Bar Association Standard 304 (f) which provides that a student may not work in excess of twenty hours per week in any semester in which the student is enrolled in more than twelve class hours.

National Association for Law Placement
To promote fair and ethical practices for the interviewing and decision making process, the CPD, consistent with the NALP standard for the timing of offers and decisions suggests the following provisions:

1. Offers to law students should remain open for at least two weeks.
2. After September 15, a student should not hold open more than five offers of employment simultaneously and after October 1, a student should not hold open more than four offers simultaneously. 
3. Law schools should not offer career services to first-semester first year law students prior to November 1. 
4. Prospective employers and first year law students should not initiate contact with one another, and employers should not interview or make offers to first  year students before December 1. 

The following chart summarizes the Standards outlined in Part V of NALP's Principles and Standards.

Date

2L/3L Student Response Standard

November 1st

2L/3L student previously employed and offer made before September 15

December 1st

2L/3L student with an offer deadline of November 1 may extend to this date with employer's permission if student holds only ONE OTHER offer

December 1st

2L/3L student previously employed and offer made after September 15

December 1st

2L/3L student not previously employed must respond

For a complete listing of NALP's Principles and Standards, please visit: www.nalp.org/pands/pands.htm

Missed Interview Policy
It is the policy of the Center for Professional Development (CPD) that students will attend all interviews scheduled with employers whose opportunities are publicized by our office. Submitting a resume to any opportunity publicized by the CPD indicates an understanding of this policy and a willingness to abide by it. Failure to attend scheduled interviews will jeopardize your ability to participate in future CPD interviews and resume collects.

Two Business Days is Strongly Suggested for all Cancellations
Should you need to cancel an interview, please notify a staff member in the Center for Professional Development at least two business days prior to the interview. When canceling an interview with less than 48 hours notice, you must personally speak to a member of our office to explain the circumstances of your cancellation.

No-shows and Late Cancellations Require a Letter of Explanation
If you do not show up for an interview or cancel with less than 48 hours notice, you will no longer be eligible to participate in on-campus interviews. To have your privileges reinstated, you must write a letter of explanation to the employer in business letter format explaining why you missed your scheduled interview or were forced to cancel at the last minute. You must bring the letter, along with an unsealed addressed envelope, to the CPD for a staff member to review and mail. Once an acceptable letter has been submitted to the CPD, your interviewing privileges may be reinstated. Reinstatement is at the discretion of the Director of the Center for Professional Development.

Things to Remember When Scheduling an Interview

• You are scheduling a business appointment.
• You are making a commitment to an employer to be present for his or her interview.
• Missed interviews frustrate employers who often incur considerable expense to talk to you.
• Missed interviews damage the credibility of the College of Law.
• Missed interviews damage your future employment opportunities.