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Career Center

Where legal careers are set in motion.

The WashU Law Career Center connects you with meaningful opportunities that align with your professional aspirations.

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WashU Law students meet potential employers in Crowder Courtyard on September 19, 2025.

Personalized support for every career path.

Whether you’re exploring career options, seeking judicial clerkships, or transitioning into public interest work, our dedicated career advisors provide individualized guidance to help you achieve your professional goals.

WashU Law students meet potential employers in Crowder Courtyard on September 19, 2025.
Visit the Career Center

Connect with expert advisors.

The Career Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students may also communicate with advisors or request appointments outside regular business hours as needed.

Contact the Career Center
lawcareers@wustl.edu
(314) 935-6451
Walk Ins: Anheuser-Busch Hall 325 
Appointment Scheduling: Symplicity > Counseling

Advanced Coaching

Personalized support for every career path.

Our career coaches champion your success, crafting strategies that propel your legal career forward.

Customized Planning

Meet with dedicated advisors before, during, and after studies to help chart an ambitious and rewarding career path.

One-on-One Support

Work one-on-one with a career coach to discuss potential concerns, goals, and more.

Real-World Experience

Get matched with internships, externships, clinics, and more to prepare for a legal career.

Interview Prep

Learn the best interview strategies for impressing potential employers.

Ongoing Support

Receive comprehensive support even after graduation. Alumni can continue learning by auditing a course for free.

Extensive Networking Opportunities

Join a prestigious global alumni network, with valuable career support, employment resources, and opportunities.

Advanced Job Placement

Find yourself ahead of the curve—WashU Law alumni are in demand nationally and internationally, with a community spanning 50 states and 100+ countries.

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Access exceptional legal talent.

Partner with WashU Law to connect with creative legal minds who bring fresh perspectives, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence.

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WashU Law students meet potential employers in Crowder Courtyard on September 19, 2025.
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Have additional questions? We’re happy to help.

Laura Bannish

Assistant Director of the Career Center; Lecturer in Law; Director of the Semester–In–Practice Externship

Corinisha Barnes

Career Center Coordinator

Tanya Bishop

Recruiting & Operations Manager

Delia De Santiago Lizama

Career Center Coordinator of Bar Success

Emily Gardner

Assistant Dean for Placement; Lecturer in Law

Mahrya Fulfer Page

Senior Director of Judicial Clerkships and Public Interest; Lecturer in Law; Co-Director of the Judicial Clerkship Externship

Mahili Rojas Ramos

Senior Career Counselor

Margaret Samadi

Assistant Director of Career Center and Bar Success, Director of Pre-Trial Advocacy

Merce’de Savala

Assistant Director of Career Center/Director of Government Lawyering Externships; Lecturer in Law

Molly Snyder

Senior Career Advisor; Lecturer in Law; Co-Director of the Judicial Externship

Emma Steckelberg

Career Center Coordinator

Carmen Ubarri

Senior Career Counselor; Lecturer in Law

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Your questions answered.

Primary Phone: (314) 935-6451
Appointment Scheduling: Symplicity > Counseling
Walk-ins: Anheuser-Busch Hall Suite 325

WashU Law is committed to supporting students at every stage of their legal careers. From the moment they commit to attending, through bar exam preparation and beyond, we provide comprehensive resources to help them succeed. The Career Center offers one-on-one advising, mock interviews, assistance with application materials, and much more. Even after graduation, alumni continue to have access to Career Center services.

WashU Law graduates work in prestigious positions with:

  • Big Law Firms (worldwide)
  • Federal Government (e.g., DOJ, SEC)
  • Judiciary at State & Federal Levels
  • Nonprofits and Legal Aid Organizations
  • Offices of Federal Public Defenders
  • State Government (e.g., Offices of Attorneys/Solicitors General)

WashU Law students and alumni focus on practice areas including:

  • Antitrust & M&A
  • Appellate Advocacy
  • Bankruptcy & Reorganization
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate, Private Equity, Capital & Emerging Markets
  • Employment Law
  • Energy & Environmental Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Tax
  • Technology & Data Privacy

With the strong communication skills, deep understanding of the law, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities gained over the course of their legal education, WashU Law graduates also enjoy careers as:

  • Academic Professors & Lecturers
  • Auditors & Compliance Officers
  • Corporate Executives
  • Independent Business Owners
  • Information Privacy Professionals
  • Legal Analysts
  • Tax Associates for Big-4 Accounting Firms

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