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Drake Law School's Career Development Office is committed to providing first-rate, proactive assistance to all students and alumni throughout school and beyond.

Providing support for both the traditional and alternative legal employment markets—whether local or national—the Career Development Office (CDO) offers individual attention and direction while empowering students and alumni to have control over their job search and professional development.

CDO services include:

  • Individual counseling and career planning
  • Resources on resumes and cover letters, interviewing strategies, conducting a job search, an introduction to law firm life, and more
  • On-campus interviews
  • Notarization of the state bar exam application 
  • Mock interview program
  • Formal and informal mentor programs
  • Structured networking events
  • Expansive alumni network
  • Job database with hundreds of job postings
  • Many live and online education programs focus on careers and professional development

Meet the CDO Staff

Laurie Dufoe, Assistant Dean of Career Development
515-271-2982 laurie.dufoe@drake.edu
View Profile or Schedule an Appointment

Annie Reser-Moorehead, Director of Career Development
515-271-4974 annie.resermoorehead@drake.edu
View Profile or  Schedule an Appointment

Lyra Halsten, Program Coordinator
515-271-2988 lyra.halsten@drake.edu

 


Contact

Drake Law School Career Development Office
2604 Forest Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311

P 515-271-2988
F 515-271-1958
E law-career@drake.edu

2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
1-800-44-DRAKE


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