First Years Explore Chicago
New 1Ls toured important legal and business sites in Chicago on Sept. 17.
Students listened to and met a number of law firm partners.
Benjamin Hudgens, '15, has worked for a nonprofit and a county government.
The students heard advice about how to approach law school.
Judge and Senior Lecturer Diane Wood with Dean of Students Amy Gardner.
Students navigated Downtown Chicago to make it from site to site.
Tasneem K. Goodman, '02, gave a tutorial on networking.
Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman talked about her road to the judiciary.
The 1Ls heard from many alumni, including lawyers, judges, and business leaders.
Judge Donald R. Cassling, '76, spoke on a panel of judges at Sidley Austin.
The students learned about the many career possibilities the law offers.
Brittany Gorin said the Class of 2015 has started to bond.
Diana White, '81, of the Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF) talks to students.
White, left, often talks with Law School students about public interest careers.
Students interested in public interest work visited LAF.
Jenner & Block was the last stop of the day.
The panel talked about balancing their work and their personal lives.
The day ended with a reception where students practiced networking.
Photographs of new 1Ls exploring legal careers in the city of Chicago.