Students gain real-world experience working with attorneys in corporations, government, non-profits and private practice.
Make a powerful difference in the lives of others and learn valuable lessons in real-world practice.
The graduates of the Class of 2025 were employed in the following industries:
Staffed by lawyers with decades of experience in practice, the Career Development Office focuses on developing student skills, confidence, and opportunities.
The CDO takes a skills-development approach in all aspects of its programs and services, so that students cultivate portable and enduring career skills.
The CDO instills confidence by providing clear guidance, actionable information, and empowering conversations with students throughout law school and after graduation.
The CDO generates and harnesses opportunities for students to apply for meaningful internships and jobs, connect with employers and alumni, and learn about career pathways.
CDO professionals provide year-round, 1-on-1 student coaching and advice. Advisors offer feedback on résumés and cover letters, provide mock interview practice sessions, and strategize with students about networking and job applications.
CDO collects, maintains, and shares data on opportunities, important connections, and meaningful career outcomes to drive decision-making. CDO tracks data and trends in the employment market to support effective job seeking strategies.
CDO advisors actively cultivate and maintain relationships with employers to bring hiring insights directly to students. Through proactive employer engagement and relationship-building, CDO advisors develop strong professional networks and help students establish valuable connections with employers and industry partners.
The first required class in Bridge to Practice for students in the daytime program, Integrated Professionalism provides training in foundational career skills, an understanding of the norms and values of the legal profession, and small group mentorship from practicing attorneys. Following a lecture/lab format, students learn about key skills in plenary session and then breakout into small groups for skills drills and reflective conversations.
Learn more about Bridge to Practice
This structured interviewing process, occurring every spring and fall, connects students with opportunities at the larger and mid-size firms in our employer community.
If you are an employer and you would like to participate in our recruiting programs, please contact Jenny Chou, distinguished practitioner in residence for professional development, at 203-582-7815 or jenny.chou@qu.edu.
Throughout the year, CDO produces dozens of career events, from informal Lunch & Learn sessions with employers to Speed Mentoring to the annual Career Networking Fair.
The CDO coordinates with the courts to bring the judicial system to campus. Since fall 2025, the CT Supreme Court, the CT Appellate Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit each held On Circuit arguments at Quinnipiac Law, providing the student body with unparalleled learning experiences—right in the Goff Courtroom.
Read about the CT Appellate Court visit
Read about the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit visit
To make an appointment with an advisor, register for events, or search for jobs, please login to 12twenty using your Quinnipiac credentials.
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You may also reach out by email or phone to any of the CDO team members.
Our students bring a wealth of skills, practical experience, and professionalism to the workplace. If you are interested in recruiting our students for internships or specific positions and would like to discuss your staffing needs, please contact any CDO team member.
To post a job opportunity directly to QUSL students, please create a 12Twenty account by clicking the link below.
You may also email Julia Cocca for any questions about how to post a position.
All recruiting activity, including posting jobs to 12twenty, requires compliance with the policies of Quinnipiac University and the School of Law. Quinnipiac Law reserves the right to discontinue working with any employer on the basis of conduct inconsistent with any of the following: Quinnipiac's commitment to antidiscrimination; the bylaws and regulations of the Association of American Law Schools; the Principles for a Fair and Ethical Recruitment Process published by the National Association for Law Placement, Inc., and the American Bar Association Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools.
We welcome requests for reciprocal access to the Quinnipiac School of Law job board for graduates of other law schools in accordance with our reciprocity policy.
Our School of Law provides a dynamic, hands-on and personalized education that emphasizes personal and professional development. While externships are an integral part of this approach, there are also a variety of other programs, clinics and other resources for engaged learning both on campus and abroad.
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