College of LawCareer and Professional Development
Students:
The Office of Career and Professional Development looks forward to assisting you with career planning, resume development, and preparing for your job search through individualized counseling, detailed resume and cover letter reviews, and professional development programming. Please contact lawcareers@ju.edu to request an appointment.
Jacksonville University College of Law utilizes Symplicity as its database for job postings. Students can access Symplicity here.
(1) select “Current Students: Single Sign On”
(2) login using your JU username (email without @jacksonville.edu) and the password you use for JU email.
If you need help with your JU username, email, or password, please contact the JU Helpdesk at (904) 256-7200 or helpdesk@ju.edu.
Employers:
Thank you for your interest in Jacksonville University College of Law students. We welcome your employment opportunities. Our program launched with our inaugural class in Fall 2022 and we currently have both second-year and first-year cohorts.
Jacksonville University College of Law utilizes Symplicity as its database for job postings. If you are interested in posting a job, please register using the link above. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Career and Professional Development at lawcareers@ju.edu for further information on our job listing process.
On-Campus Interview (OCI) Programs
We invite you to participate in our On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program. To receive more information on available dates and to register for OCI, please contact lawcareers@ju.edu.
Please note the Jacksonville University College of Law Office of Career and Professional Development does not post unpaid opportunities for private law firms.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is Jacksonville University College of Law’s firm expectation that every employer to whom Jacksonville University College of Law Office of Career and Professional Development furnishes assistance and facilities for interviewing and other placement services will observe the principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status in regard to hiring, promotion, retention, and conditions of employment.
Pro Bono Requirement
All students must complete 60 hours of pro bono work before graduation. The Office of Career and Professional Development provides a listing of pro bono opportunities and oversees the pre-approval and time record processes. Students should refer to Blackboard and the Student Handbook for resources related to the pro bono requirement.
Meet the Professional Development Team
Kathleen Griggs
Assistant Dean of Student Development and Practice
J.D., FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S., UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- Telephone number (904) 256-7452
- Email address kgriggs2@ju.edu
- Directory entry Katie Griggs in the directory
Accreditation Information
Accreditation is the hallmark of quality and high standards for legal education and admission to the Bar. The Jacksonville University College of Law is provisionally approved by the American Bar Association (Council of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738), and, in accordance with ABA rules, will continue to pursue full accreditation. Law schools that are provisionally accredited are entitled to all the rights of a fully approved law school. Similarly, from an ABA perspective, graduates of provisionally approved law schools are entitled to the same recognition that is accorded graduates of fully approved law schools.
Jacksonville University
General Counsel
2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211
904-256-7549
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Contact Information Office of Career and Professional Development, College of Law
76. S. Laura Street 18th Floor Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 256-7452
Email: lawcareers@ju.edu