Name

Nikki Devens

JOB/INTERNSHIP SEARCH and/or GRAD SCHOOL PLAN OUTLINE

CAREER GOAL(S) (these can be big-picture like become a human rights attorney for the Hague, or they can
be smaller scale, get into biology masters program at UIC or obtain marketing internship this summer)

Become a judge at the Hague

o Get into Northwestern Law School
o Have at least two relevant internship/volunteer/job experiences on my resume

Preferred functions include & Why: (what kind of role or skills do you want to use in your above stated
goals? Why are you interested in these career goals?)
Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity
Advocate for others
Set Goals
Public Speaking
Writing
Research/Learning
Lead groups
Organize or plan

YOUR COMPETENCIES
Tech skills

Proficient in
Microsoft Office
skills
Experience in
web design
Enjoy keeping
up-to-date with
latest
technologies.

Soft skills

Friendly
Persuasive
Creative
Imaginative
Out-Going
Enthusiastic
Driven
Hard-Working

Transferrable skills

Research skills
Organized
Excellent at
managing time
Able to learn
quickly
Flexible
Takes instructions
well

Education/Training

High School
Diploma
Currently
pursuing a B.A in
History and
English

TARGET MARKET
Geographic:
Located in large city, room for promotion, excellent service record
Types of Industries:
Legal, non-profit, international relations
Size of Organization:
N/A
Organization Culture:
Diverse, friendly, open-minded, allows room for creativity, focused on helping people
TARGET COMPANIES or SCHOOLS
Company/School name
Position(s) open
Website
Contact person
NIJC
Legal Intern
www.immigrantjustic
Amy Black
e.org
Loyola University
Research Intern
www.luc.edu/history
Christopher Manning
Chicago

Cray Huber Horstman

Heil and VanAusdal LLC
Kopon Airdo

Legal Intern

www.crayhuber.com

Legal Intern

www.koponarido.com

TARGET PERSON FOR INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW

Company name
Person name/Title
Contact Info
Ladden and Allen
Gemma Allen/Owner
Not provided,
available for phone or
in-person interviews
Office of the State
Paul Glaser/Assitant
Not provided, prefers
Deputy Defender
phone interviews
The Chicago Bar
Angela
Not provided,
Foundation
Inzano/Program
available for phone,
Manager
video or in-person
interviews
Stellato and Schwartz
Anthony
Not provided, prefers
Karamuzis/Attorney
phone interviews
Chapman and Cutler
James
Not provided, prefers
LLP
Audette/Associate
phone interviews
Attorney

Edith Gamino

Target meeting date

Before May 2016
Before April 2016
Before February 2016

Before May 2016

Before May 2016

NETWORKING EVENTS/GROUPS IN YOUR AREA(S) OF INTEREST

Name of Event/Group
Contact/Webstie Info
Meeting Status/Date
Public Interest Law Initiative
www.pili.org
December, 9 2015
Chicago Lawyer Network
www.chicagolawyernet
Varies
work.com
Chicago Bar Association
www.chicagobar.org
Varies depending on
schedules
Bar Foundation
www.isba.org/jointmeeti
December 11, 2015
ng
Advocates Society
http://advocatesociety.c
December 18, 2015
om
WEEKLY JOB/INTERNSHIP/GRAD SCHOOL SEARCH PLAN
GOALS
Goal 1: Apply to
summer internships

Goal 2: Prepare for

law school
applications

Steps/Tasks (be
specific)
Search online for open
positions
Find position in Human
Rights Law
Write a cover letter for
each open position
Fill out and send in
applications

Estimated Time to
Complete
2-3 hours

Due Date
January 18, 2016

1-2 hours

January 18, 2016

2-3 hours

January 18, 2016

1-2 hours

January 18, 2016

Take LSAT prep.

Course
Create definite list of
schools to apply to
Research each schools
admission
requirements
Begin gathering ideas
of personal statement

16 hours/wk.

June 8, 2016

3-4 hours

June 8, 2016

2-3 hours

June 8, 2016

1-2 hours

June 8, 2016

Goal 3: Learn more

about what it is like to
be a lawyer

Find practicing lawyers

to interview
Contact each lawyer
about a possible
interview
Conduct interviews
Review record
information gathered

1-2 hours

Before May 2016

1-2 hours

Before May 2016

4-5 hours (depending

on number if
interviews total)
2-3 hours

Before May 2016

Before May 2016