Career Development Office

Join the CDO for an informative presentation with WilmerHale Palo Alto’s Partner-in-Charge Sonal Mehta to learn all about the business of BigLaw — from law firm hiring to finances to partner and associate compensation and beyond. Get a behind-the-scenes look at law firm economics to understand the forces that shape how BigLaw works. Please RSVP  […]

Many of you will either start your careers or will transition later to a small, midsize, or boutique firm. Come hear from a panel of alumni working at boutique, small, and midsize firms in a variety of settings. You’ll learn about their legal practices, career pathways, and hiring advice to learn whether a small firm […]

Do you care about pro bono? Are you considering working at a law firm? If you answered yes to either question, this event is for you. Learn about how to engage in pro bono work at a large law firm and how to distinguish between them. Join us for the Pro Bono Law Firm Fair […]

State & Local Government Panel Career Panel Come learn about what it means to be a lawyer for the government. A panel of government lawyers will speak about their career paths, various opportunities in government, and answer your questions about their work! Lunch will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Help us reduce food […]

Federal, State, & Local Government Career Panel Come learn about what it means to be a lawyer for the government. A panel of government lawyers will speak about their career paths, various opportunities in government, and answer your questions about their work! Lunch will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Help us reduce food […]

Join us for a reception with alumni judges, The Honorable Ana de Alba '07 (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit) and The Honorable Hernaldo Baltodano '02 (California Court of Appeal), ahead of the 7th Annual Latinx Judges Panel on March 1. Food and beverages will be available.  Please RSVP here for an accurate […]

Judge Ana de Alba ’07 (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit) and Justice Hernaldo Baltodano ’02 (California Court of Appeal) will be available for informal discussion with students.   Questions?  Contact Anna Han (ahan@law.berkeley.edu) in the CDO.

Please join us for a conversation with alumni judges, The Honorable Ana de Alba '07 (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit) and The Honorable Hernaldo Baltodano '02 (California Court of Appeal), as they reflect on their journeys to Berkeley Law, legal practice, and the bench. If you have questions, or would like to […]

In this webinar co-sponsored by CDO and Student Services, an alumni panel will share their experiences navigating accommodations in the workplace. We will also be joined by Ricardo Flores, the Assistant Director for Students with Disabilities - Berkeley Career Engagement, who will share tips and resources. This program is intended for all students. You can […]