Users’ Guide: Mail Merge for “Resume Direct” Employers using the NALP Directory of Legal Employers (nalpdirectory.com) Who? The mail merge service is available to any Chapman Law student. Students in the top 20% of their class are encouraged to apply to NALP firms if they are interested in working for larger law firms, as most NALP firms require this ranking and often even higher. The Directory contains government agencies and public interest employers as well. What? The mail merge service allows you to access information about hundreds of legal employers nationwide and to use this information to custom‐tailor your application to the individual firms and its recruiting coordinator for “Resume Direct” employers. When? You can begin browsing the employers and preparing your mail merges once you are registered as a NALP law student. Please refer to “Step 1” below for specific information. If there is no published application deadline, it is strongly advised that you begin submitting your applications in June/ July.* As per the OCI Handbook, “with every week that passes from the end of July to the remainder of the OCI season, your application becomes less competitive because firms are making offers throughout the season as soon as they begin interviewing.” *Please check each firm’s website to confirm the application deadline. Why? The mail merge should save you time in addressing your application materials—cover letters and envelopes—and will provide accuracy. This service also allows you to easily blanket certain geographic areas. How? Browsing employers and downloading a spreadsheet for your mail merge is fast and easy. Please see step‐by‐step instructions below: Step 1 >> Register with the CSO as a NALP law student by completing this form: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=LN2eIjdCAB_2b1_2f3mMU9H_2blg_3d_3d Step 2 >> Once you are registered, you will receive an email from the CSO inviting you to visit the NALP Directory of Legal Employers online at: www.nalpdirectory.com. Step 3 >> When you visit the site, click on the “Quick Search” link on the right. You can use the Alphabetical Index to search any NALP firm; alternatively, you can filter employers by employer type, city, state, or territory. You can also enter a particular firm in the “Employer Name” field, e.g., “Crowell & Moring LLP.” If you want to work in the Pacific Northwest, for example, it may be particularly wise to apply to as many firms as possible in the Seattle region and throughout Oregon. The online directory allows you to gather the contact information for these employers. Step 4 >> Step 4B >> Step 5 >> Step 6 >> Step 7>> Begin building your mail merge list: To select the employer you would like included on your spreadsheet, click on the check box to the left of that employer. Note: If you are planning to apply to a different office of an employer who is participating in OCI or Resume Collection, please see a counselor in the CSO. Please click on the save button in the lower, left‐hand corner to add the employers to your list. When you are ready to export the list, you will need to confirm your selections by checking each box to the left of the employer name. Then, click the mail merge icon (envelope) in the lower, left‐ hand corner of the page. You will be immediately prompted to enter your email address in the field after each time you click the save or mail merge button. You must enter the exact email you submitted in the SurveyMonkey (contained above in the “Step 1” field) when you registered. When you have done so, click on the “Continue” button. You will automatically see the download page. Download now. Note: For every new selection (e.g., adding a firm to your list) you will be asked to re‐enter your email. The system will prompt you. Step 8>> Step 9>> Step 10>> Click “Save”; download to a convenient location. The download should have a notepad icon, as it is a text file. After you have downloaded the text file to your Desktop or elsewhere, open MS Excel. Click on File Open. Under the “Files of Type” drop‐down menu, select “Text Files.” Be sure to select the Desktop or whichever folder you saved the file in. Double click on the file in the Open window. Once you select the text file, you will be brought to the Import Wizard. Select “Delimited,” which should already be the default setting. Click Next. Step 11>> Step 12>> Check List: When this window appears, under Delimiters, un‐check “Tab” (the default setting) and check “Comma.” Click Next. To confirm, click Finish on the subsequent window. Reminder: Make sure your spreadsheet is free of words in all caps. Many firms are submitted in all caps, so please correct this after you download the spreadsheet. Your spreadsheet should appear with all the appropriate columns. However, you are responsible for ensuring the information is correct. Please check caps, titles, etc. Please Note: NALP does not provide emails as a field in the mail merge. If you want to include the emails of the Recruiting Coordinators, you will have to insert them yourself individually. The spreadsheet is now ready to use to mail merge your cover letters and envelopes. If you are unfamiliar with the mail merge feature, please follow this link for a mail merge tutorial: http://helpdesk.ua.edu/training/word/merg07.html Each address block on your cover letter should look similar to the following. The same format should be duplicated for your mailing labels. MAIL MERGE FIELDS: <First Name> <Last Name>, <Title> <Firm> <Office Address1> <Office City>, <Office State> <Zip> EXAMPLE OF COMPLETED MERGE: Jamie Frick, Manager of Recruitment Latham & Watkins LLP 355 S. Grand Ave., Suite 205 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Did you … Register as a NALP law student by completing the registration form (contained in “Step 1”)? Visit www.nalpdirectory.com to browse and select firms? Stay clear of firms that may already be participating in Fall OCI or Resume Collection at Chapman Law? (You do not want for the firm to receive duplicate resume submissions, and your resume will receive more attention through a firm participating in OCI/Resume Collection.) Remember to apply broadly (be geographically flexible)? If you apply to a firm that is outside the local area, make sure you clearly state your tie or desire to be in that location. Carefully follow “Steps 4‐12” and manipulate the Excel fields as necessary? Arrange your address block so that it mimics the example in “Step 12”? Verify that your salutation reads: “Dear Mr./Ms. <Last Name>”? Tailor your cover letters to show your research of the employer and particular desire to work there? Print your cover letters/resumes on quality bond paper (and use matching envelopes) if the firm does not request email submissions? Sign your cover letters and carefully proofread your materials? (The CSO is always happy to review your application materials.) Check for published deadlines on the law firm’s website? Barger & Wolen LLP Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm California Offices: Los Angeles Newport Beach San Francisco Practices: Corporate (Transactional) Insurance Litigation Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Barger & Wolen is committed to hiring through the summer associate program.” “The firm encourages female and minority candidates to apply.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.bargerwolen.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.bargerwolen.com/recruiting Beyer Law Group LLP Employer Type: Small Law Firm California Offices: Cupertino Monterey Practices: IP Focus Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Each year we seek to hire 2-3 Summer Associates.” “Summer Associates will prepare and prosecute patent applications and attend client disclosure meetings.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.beyerlaw.com/index.php Recruiting Page: http://www.beyerlaw.com/join_us_summer.php Bradshaw & Associates, P.C. Employer Type: Small Law Firm California Offices: San Francisco Practices: Real Estate Litigation Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Summer Associates participate in virtually every function of our practice.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.bradshawassociates.com/index.php Recruiting Page: http://www.bradshawassociates.com/CM/Custom/Recruiting.php Bremer Whyte LLP Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm California Offices: Berkeley Los Angeles Newport Beach Riverside San Diego Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Bremer Whyte hires Summer Associates for ten week minimum periods each year from late May through early August. To qualify for applying for a Summer Associate position an applicant must have completed their second year of law school from an accredited law school.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.bremerandwhyte.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.bremerandwhyte.com/employment.php Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm California Offices: Inland Empire Los Angeles Oakland Orange County Palm Desert Silicon Valley Ventura County Practices: Education Law Environmental Law & Sustainability Labor & Employment Law Litigation Public Law Real Estate & Business Law Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “During an 8-week period between a law student’s second and third year, selected participants will rotate through each of the firm’s six practice groups.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.bwslaw.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.bwslaw.com/ (Click on “Careers, then click on the “Law Students” tab.) Cooper, White & Cooper LLP Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm California Offices: San Francisco Walnut Creek Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “We expose students to a wide variety of practice areas, and our summer associates are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the firm, including traditional legal work, pro bono activities and social activities with all members of the firm.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.cwclaw.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.cwclaw.com/careers/students.htm Deloitte Employer Type: “Big 4” Accounting Firm California Offices: Multiple Practices: Tax Law Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Throughout the ten-week internship, Summer Associates are assigned to a project team where they have a variety of client-facing responsibilities, including interviewing client staff, gathering data, analyzing issues, formulating and delivering recommendations, and working with our clients to implement their solutions.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.deloitte.com Recruiting Page: http://careers.deloitte.com/united-states/ Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP Employer Type: Small Law Firm California Offices: Oakland Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “We invite inquiries from students attending other accredited law schools and grant initial interviews to those with appropriate credentials. Secondary interviews occur at FAB’s Oakland offices and provide an opportunity for more detailed meetings with several attorneys.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.fablaw.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.fablaw.com/careers/summer-associate-program.html Gilbert Kelly LLP Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm California Offices: Los Angeles Orange County Riverside San Diego San Francisco Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett LLP, prides itself on its summer law clerk program. Our summer program provides opportunities for students to experience the day to day operation of a law firm and the litigation practice. Our program provides hands on training and acclimates the law clerk to our clients and processes as well as the practice of law.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.gilbertkelly.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.gilbertkelly.com/Law-Clerk-Summer-Internship-Program.html (Firm refers to their program as a “Law Clerk Summer Internship.”) Lavely & Singer, Professional Corporation Employer Type: Small Law Firm California Offices: Los Angeles Practices: Entertainment Litigation Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “We are interested in receiving resumes from highly qualified second-year students from around the state and/or nation who feel that they will thrive in our fast paced work environment.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.lavelysinger.com/index.html Recruiting Page: http://www.lavelysinger.com/summer.html Lynberg & Watkins Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm California Offices: Los Angeles Orange County Practices: Business/Commercial Litigation Construction Defect Law Employment Law General Liability Insurance-Related Practice Mold Defense Police Civil Liability Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Our summer associate program allows second and third year law students to work alongside and under the direct supervision of partners and senior associates. Our summer associates are given a variety of legal assignments designed to complement their legal education while giving them a practical view of life as a practicing attorney and a Lynberg & Watkins associate.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.lynberg.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.lynberg.com/careers Newmeyer & Dillion LLP Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm California Offices: Irvine Los Angeles Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Summer associates are encouraged to work with as many attorneys as possible during the summer, and receive assignments in a variety of practice areas ranging from corporate transactions to employment litigation.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.newmeyeranddillion.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.newmeyeranddillion.com/position/237 Porter & Scott Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm California Offices: Sacramento Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Porter Scott’s summer program is the main source from which we recruit new associates. When recruiting prospective summer associates, Porter Scott looks for second-year law students who have demonstrated academic excellence, have an interest in litigation and a desire to live in the greater Sacramento area.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.porterscott.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.porterscott.com/careers/summer Rand Corporation Employer Type: Corporation California Offices: Santa Monica Practices: N/A Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “The RAND Graduate Student Summer Associate Program introduces outstanding graduate students to the RAND Corporation, an institution that conducts research on a wide range of national security problems and domestic and international social policy issues. Summer associates typically work at RAND for a 12-week period.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.rand.org Recruiting Page: http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/about/edu_op/fellowships/gsap/program_brochure.pdf Robbins Umeda LLP Employer Type: Small Law Firm California Offices: San Diego Practices: Class Actions Litigation Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “We don't just talk about integrating summer associates into our cases and providing them with realworld litigation experience—our practice demands it.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.robbinsumeda.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.robbinsumeda.com/summer-associates.html Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm California Offices: San Jose Practices: IP Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “The firm is seeking current law students for its patent clerkship program. Our clerkship program provides aspiring patent attorneys with a thorough exposure to the profession. Clerks work under the mentorship of our attorneys to assist with a variety of client projects related to patent prosecution.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.slwip.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.slwip.com/join_us/openings.html Scott Cole & Associates, APC Employer Type: Small Law Firm California Offices: Oakland Practices: Class Actions Litigation Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “In past years, we have made offers of permanent employment to summer associates who demonstrated a high grasp of our practice area and the skills to help maintain our firm’s preeminent status in employment litigation. On occasion, summer associates who accept our offers are given the opportunity to work as part-time research assistants during the school year.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.scalaw.com/index.php Recruiting Page: http://www.scalaw.com/firm/careerOpportunities/careerPaths.php Seltzer, Caplan, McMahon, Vitek, ALC Employer Type: Small Law Firm California Offices: San Diego Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “This program exposes summer associates to our practice and permits them to be involved in a variety of legal activities including legal research, drafting of documents, attending depositions and court hearings, participating in client conferences and working closely with attorneys preparing for court and administrative proceedings.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.scmv.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.scmv.com/careers/summer-associates Shatford Law Employer Type: Small Law Firm California Offices: Century City (LA) Irvine Pasadena Practices: Bankruptcy Business Law Family Law International Tax Planning Personal Injury Real Estate Law Social Security Disability Tax Planning Workers' Compensation Workplace Injuries Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Most of Shatford Law associates are recruited through our summer associate program. Because the summer experience is an important preview of your future, its important we make it a realistic one. Our summer associates spend at least six weeks with us, working with our lawyers and living our culture.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.shatfordlaw.com/index.php Recruiting Page: http://www.shatfordlaw.com/29-careers Stutman Treister & Glatt Employer Type: Small Law Firm California Offices: Century City (LA) Practices: Litigation Tax Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Although every student interviewed is given serious consideration, we have found that superior academic achievement, effective communication skills, demonstrated leadership ability, integrity and resourcefulness are important factors in hiring.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.stutman.com/index.html Recruiting Page: http://www.stutman.com/recruiting-summerassociates.html Travelers Insurance Employer Type: National Insurance Company California Offices: Diamond Bar Glendale Rancho Cordova San Diego Walnut Creek Practices: Insurance Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Summer associates have the opportunity to work directly with seasoned attorneys during the summer months. Associates are given the opportunity to do research, draft briefs and motions, and observe proceedings in various courts.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.travelers.com/index.aspx Recruiting Page: http://www.travelers.com/about-us/careers/development-programs/claim-legal-summer-associates.aspx Black & LoBello Employer Type: Small Law Firm Offices: Las Vegas Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Since the majority of our new lawyers come from the second-year summer associates who complete our program, we consider the Clerkship Program the most important component of the recruiting process. We expect to hire as many summer associates for regular associate positions as practical, based on a comprehensive evaluation of each participant in the program.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://blacklobellolawblog.com/ Recruiting Page: http://blacklobellolawblog.com/recruiting/ (Firm refers to program as their “Clerkship Program.”) Durham Jones & Pinegar Employer Type: Small Law Firm Offices: Las Vegas Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Our summer associates receive a realistic experience of what it is like to be an attorney working at DJP. Students work on actual client matters. We endeavor to have summer associates, where appropriate, attend depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.djplaw.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.djplaw.com/summer-associate-program/ Howard & Howard Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm Offices: Las Vegas Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “The program is designed to provide summer associates with a professional experience similar to that of a first-year associate. Assignments are received from a variety of practice areas based on the summer associate's personal interests and the needs of the Firm.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://h2law.com/ Recruiting Page: http://h2law.com/careers/summer-associate.asp Kaempfer Crowell Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm Offices: Las Vegas Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Since we typically hire our first-year associates from our summer program, we look for intelligent and highly-motivated individuals who are capable of learning quickly and accepting responsibility. We pair each of our summer associates with a mentor who works with the summer associate in completing assignments and managing workload.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.kcnvlaw.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.kcnvlaw.com/careers/career-positions.html Marquis & Aurbach Employer Type: Small Law Firm Offices: Las Vegas Practices: Appellate Practice Bankruptcy Law Civil Litigation Construction Law Domestic Relations Law Employment Law Energy and Natural Resources Estate Planning Indian Law Real Property Law Summer Associate Program - Snapshot: “Because we hire summer clerks with the expectation that each will meet our performance expectations and therefore return to us as an associate, we concentrate our efforts on training our clerks to be effective advocates. That means that you will, when possible, write motions instead of research memos. Clerks are often asked to attend depositions, hearings, and trials.” Summer Associate Program - When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.marquisaurbach.com/index.php Recruiting Page: http://www.marquisaurbach.com/becoming-a-summer-associate.php Graham & Dunn Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm Pacific Northwest Offices: Seattle, WA Practices: Emerging Companies & Entrepreneurs Financial Services Food and Beverage Hospitality, and Franchise & Distribution Litigation Natural Resources & Manufacturing Real Estate Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Our Summer Associate Program is designed to let you ‘try us out’ for a short-term work experience. As a summer associate, you will learn about the inner workings of our firm and become an important part of our team. We think you will like the experience.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.grahamdunn.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.grahamdunn.com/go/careers/law-students/summer-associate-program Stoll Berne Employer Type: Small Law Firm Pacific Northwest Offices: Portland, OR Practices: Appellate Business Transactions/Corporate Law Class Action Litigation Real Estate Law Securities/Investor/Broker Litigation Trademark, Patent and Other Intellectual Property Litigation Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Each year we typically seek a second-year law student for the position of summer associate. This employment opportunity allows Stoll Berne to consider an offer of full-time employment to summer associates who exhibit outstanding work performance, upon their graduation from law school. Summer Associates earn a competitive salary.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.ssbls.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.ssbls.com/Careers/SummerAssociate WilliamsMcCarthy LLP Employer Type: Small Law Firm Pacific Northwest Offices: Portland, OR Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Summer associates benefit from broad exposure to the firm in a number of settings. An effort is made to provide summer associates with an opportunity to work with as many of the firm's attorneys as possible and to acquaint each of them with the different areas of the firm's practice.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.wilmac.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.wilmac.com/careers/ Witherspoon Kelley Employer Type: Mid-Sized Law Firm Pacific Northwest Offices: Coeur d’Alene, ID Seattle, WA Spokane, WA Portland, OR Practices: Multiple Summer Associate Program – Snapshot: “Depending on our hiring needs, offers are extended to summer associates who demonstrate qualities inherent in our partners: commitment to the legal profession, a passion for results, and the capacity to be a strategic problem-solver.” Summer Associate Program – When to Apply: Summer 2011 Summer Associate Program – Application Details: Monitor most up-to-date recruiting information online. Firm Website: http://www.witherspoonkelley.com/ Recruiting Page: http://www.witherspoonkelley.com/careers/summer.php
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