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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN
This week at a glance
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On the calendar
- Sep 1ESPR Reporting PeriodAll day · Sep 1–Sep 6
- Sep 2IPLS General Body Meeting12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET · Dineen Hall, 342
- Sep 2Student Experience Weekly Tabling12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET · Dineen Hall, Atrium or Student Commons
- Sep 3Employer Drop-In Sessions in the Atrium12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET · Dineen Hall, Atrium
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THE RESOURCE DIRECTORY
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School EssentialsSU
Academic Rules
Find the academic rules for your entering class, including academic standing and degree requirements.
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Academic Success Fellows
Peer sessions on briefing, outlining, and exams.
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Wellbeing & SupportSU
Accommodations & Accessibility
Law-school accommodation process.
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Jobs & Recruiting
Arizona Handbooks
Government internships and public-policy opportunities.
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Networking & Community
Ask Orange Alumni
Send a career question to relevant Syracuse alumni.
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Barnes Center Patient Portal
Student health portal information.
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Big Interview
Recorded interview practice and STAR-method training.
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Blackboard
Course materials and assignments.
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Bloomberg Law
Bloomberg Law research platform sign-in.
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CALI
Interactive lessons written by law faculty and academic-success professionals.
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Career Services
Coaching and application support. Login help: [lawcareer@syr.edu](mailto:lawcareer@syr.edu).
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Case Briefing — Legal Writer’s Toolkit
Syracuse case-briefing video resources.
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Casebook Connect
Aspen’s digital casebooks and related learning tools.
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Cover Letter Guide
Cover letters and other application materials.
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Cubby
AI study assistant with quizzes and exam-prep tools.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
School financial-aid guidance, outside scholarship resources, and student loan information.
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Firm & Career Research
Firm Prospects — Log in
Research law firms, attorneys, practice areas, offices, and legal job openings; prepare for interviews and networking.
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Firsthand
Career exploration, employer information, and mentoring.
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Jobs & Recruiting
Flo Forward Legal Recruiting Tracker
1L and 2L summer recruiting timelines and openings.
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GoinGlobal
International career and employer research; access through Handshake.
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Handshake
University-wide jobs, employer connections, and career events.
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Hire Orange
Jobs shared through Syracuse’s alumni network across experience levels.
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In-Person & Virtual Interview Tips
Career Services’ publicly linked interview tip sheet.
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Interview Guide
Legal interview preparation, employer research, and follow-up strategies.
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ITS help
University technology support.
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Law calendars & schedules
Academic dates and course schedules.
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Law databases & research guides
Library links to legal databases and research guides.
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Law events calendar
Choose Syracuse Law Events Calendar.
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Law IT support
College of Law technology help.
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Law Library
Research services, materials, and library hours.
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Law Registrar
Registration and academic administration.
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Law student organizations
Law clubs and organizations; confirm meetings with organizers.
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LexisNexis for Law Schools
Law-student portal for Lexis research and learning resources.
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Networking & Community
Find Syracuse Law alumni, research attorney careers, and connect with employers.
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LinkedIn Learning
Professional-development courses.
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Microsoft 365
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
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MySlice
Student administration portal.
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NALP Directory of Legal Employers
Employer profiles and recruiting information.
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Orange CORE
Jobs, OCI, appointments, events, employer information, and the Resource Library.
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Veterans & Military
OVMA Connect
Alumni mentoring promoted by Veteran Career Services. [Program information](https://veterans.syracuse.edu/veteran-career-services/events-opportunities/).
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PeopleGrove
Mentoring-platform provider; the specific Syracuse/veteran community link still needs confirmation.
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Plug-and-Play Résumé Template
Career Services’ preformatted résumé model, supplied as a PDF.
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Pro Bono Program
Explore law-school pro bono opportunities and official participation guidance.
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School Essentials
Reserve a study room
Book a group-study room in Dineen Hall or the Law Library.
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Résumé Guide
Legal résumé formatting, conventions, and examples.
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Student Experience
Student support and community resources.
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SU Law Library Research Guide
Here you will find research assistance, subject guides, and useful resources compiled by your friendly librarians at the Law Library.
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SUmail
Official Syracuse email.
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The Law Dictionary
Third-party legal-term reference.
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The Legal Writer’s Toolkit
Syracuse guidance on legal writing, analysis, citation, and style.
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Vault
Career and industry guides through Syracuse’s platform.
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Veteran Career Services
Career coaching and employer connections for military-connected students.
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Applications & Interviews
VMock
Automated résumé feedback. [SU access instructions](https://law.syracuse.edu/drupal/static/law/pub/wp-import/2026-05/VMock-Website-information_1.pdf).
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West Academic
Publisher catalog for law books and study aids.
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West Academic Bookshelf — eProducts
Sign-in portal for West Academic digital products.
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Westlaw — Law School Portal
Thomson Reuters student portal for Westlaw access and research training.
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