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PDLG SUMMER EVENTS
All those hired
through the PDLG will participate in two required programs
before work begins. The first is a writing program which
will include a seminar (available by audio or
video-conference for those too far from Philadelphia to
participate in person) in March combined with one-on-one
writing mentoring. The second is an orientation session to
be held by the PDLG held in early May, after exams end at
all participating schools. This orientation program is
designed to acquaint you with the general expectations of
the employers, the nature of the work and the legal
environment in which it gets done. It is essential that you
arrange to participate in both programs.
The PDLG
hosts several other seminars during the summer. All summer
clerks/associates would obtained their jobs through the PDLG
Program are requested to participate unless a job related
activity conflicts with the seminar.
In the past, the PDLG orientation
session and meetings included topics such as key things to know about working
at a firm, law firm finance, writing skills, working for or within a corporate
law department, interviewing techniques and how to make use of the summer
experience in career planning. Each Summer since 2004, the Executive
Director of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association spoke to the group on
mentoring – how to find and work with a mentor and on how to develop and
cultivate a network of contacts. PDLG also sponsors a mid-summer cocktail
reception for current and past participants in the Summer 1L Program and PDLG
members so the students have the opportunity to meet lawyers from all our
organizations.
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