CSO Guides & Resources
In addition to the general information provided on the CSO’s webpage, the CSO offers a series of more in-depth password protected guides which are available to assist you in your job search. These guides, which are available to both current students and alumni, are password protected. Current students can use the same User name and password which they use for printing or access to the University computer lab PCs, however, their User name must be followed by “@unl.edu” .
Alumni can contact the CSO directly and ask that the Alumni User name and Password be released. If you do not have a ROSCOE account, or you are having trouble accessing the guides, please contact the CSO for password information at lawcareer@unl.edu.
The following Guides are currently available:
Guide to UNL College of Law Password Protected Websites This guide compiles the passwords for all of our subscriptions websites for your convenience. Click Here
Self-Assessment Guide (in-progress) This guide will walk you through a self-assessment exercise that will help you to think about your wants, needs, interests, and values. By examining what type of lifestyle suits you best you will be in a better position to narrow your job search and perhaps open doors to areas of law you had never before considered.
Internet Search Guide From general searching advice, to lists of sites for specific areas of the law this guide takes you through all the internet has to offer. Click Here
Resume Writing Guide A step by step guide to writing your resume. Once you have worked your way through the guide don’t forget to make an appointment with Asst. Dean Everman to look it over. There is no substitute for one-on-one counseling! Click Here
Cover Letter and Correspondence Guide A step-by-step guide through writing a cover letter with examples. Also covers thank you letters, rejection, and acceptance letters. Click Here
Interview Guide From preparation to execution and follow-up, this guide presents sound tips for making the most of your time with the potential employer. Click Here
Guide to Externships, Pro Bono Opportunities and Work Study Employers This guide was created by the CSO for the purpose of helping and encouraging UNL Law students to consider all their options when seeking to gain experience. It is our hope that in helping students find opportunities, we will also provide a benefit to the employers listed, their clients, and the community in general. Click Here
Post-Graduate Fellowship Resource Guide Learn more about these great opportunities to work in public interest and still make a living! Have a hand in designing your first post-graduation job. Click Here
Judicial Clerkship Guide The term "judicial clerkship" refers to a one or two year long position in which a law school graduate assists a judge with his/her work. The judicial clerk’s duties will depend on the particular judge’s needs. Learn more about these positions and how to go about finding the clerkship that is right for you. Click Here
