Why recruit at Progress in the Profession?
Well-Established Event
Well-Established Event
Formerly known as SEMJF
(Southeastern Minority Job Fair),
and formerly held in person in Atlanta,
this recruiting event has been connecting legal employers with highly-qualified
law students for more than 30 years.
Large Candidate Pool
Well-Established Event
About 50 law schools
participate in the Consortium,
delivering a large pool
of JD and LLM candidates
seeking summer or entry-level positions.
Meaningful Applications
A resume and candidate statement
are required; you may require additional documents In application packets, and may require supplementary documents from those you select for interviews.
Full Preselection
Law schools have two registrations options, Interviews or Resume Collection,
designed to facilitate participation
across academic calendars.
Select candidates from schools registered for Interviews; conduct interviews on
June 12 and/or June 13.
Make individual interview arrangements with candidates from schools registered for Resume Collection.
Candidate Statement
The SELSC writing prompt: Discuss your academic, professional and life experiences, focusing on your ability to persevere, overcome challenges, and contribute to the legal profession.
Fees and Sponsorship
Fees and Sponsorship
Fees and Sponsorship
A single fee covers application materials from an unlimited number of candidates, and up to 34 interviews. Sponsorship opportunities include logo placement, and publicity for preview informational or networking sessions on your platform.
Employer Testimonials
Quality Applicants
"I really liked the diversity and
maturity of the students."
Event Administration
"The event was very well coordinated.
Everyone was very helpful and friendly."
Prepared Interviewees
Prepared Interviewees
"All of the students were on time,
had researched the position,
and had thoughtful questions."