Symplicity Training and Co-op Opportunities

FlexJDSymplicity Training 2024

Use Symplicity for Use Symplicity for Scheduling appointments with advisors (Counseling tab) Resources/Guides Event info Part-time jobs and volunteer work Co-op search and applications Read student reviews of past co-ops (Quality Questionnaires) Law Firm OCI and Public Interest OCI applications Post-grad job search

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Types of Co Types of Co- -op Employers op Employers Type of Employer Number of Employer s 500+ Where to Find Job Postings Sample Job Titles When to Apply How to Apply Applicable Rules Collecting Co-op Employer Symplicity Summer 2025 Early According to Co-op office deadlines refer to annual Co-op Calendar for specific dates Through Symplicity Non-Communication Rule Applies* Spring 2025 Co-op Student-Developed Co- op Form Required Summer 2025 Supplemental 3/12 Judge Rule Applies FlexJD Proposal Form * FlexJD students who are only available to work outside of regular business hours do not need to follow the Non- Communication Rule. If you are applying to work outside of regular business hours, you may contact the employer directly to apply.

Types of Co Types of Co- -op Employers (cont d) op Employers (cont d) Type of Employer Number of Employer s 700+ Where to Find Job Postings Sample Job Titles When to Apply How to Apply Applicable Rules Apply Direct Co-op Employer Symplicity Summer 2025 Apply Direct Employer s discretion, any time until the start of the quarter Directly through employer (instructions and/or contact information provided in Symplicity) Non-Communication Rule Applies Student-Developed Co- op Form Required Judge Rule Applies FlexJD Proposal Form Develop-on- own Co-op Employer Unlimited Symplicity, anywhere legal jobs are posted, develop through outreach, etc. In Symplicity: Summer 2025 Develop-on-own Employer s discretion, any time until the start of the quarter Directly through employer Non-Communication Rule Applies Student-Developed Co- op Form Required Elsewhere: job titles will vary Judge Rule Applies FlexJD Proposal Form

Collecting Co Collecting Co- -ops: Rules and Tips for Applying! ops: Rules and Tips for Applying! Non-Communication Rule: Only apply through Symplicity! Do NOT email application directly Do NOT email or call employer to follow up (Co-op Office will contact them) Only upload PDFs CLEARLY label your Cover Letters and other documents Permitted vs. Required Documents Always send it if you have it! Change or withdraw an application before the deadline Employers see all applications the day after the deadline

Collecting Co Collecting Co- -ops: Interviews/Offers ops: Interviews/Offers Employers receive a packet with all applications They contact the Co-op Office We send your Interview Request or Offer notification through Symplicity Email notification to your NU email Find contact details on Symplicity and respond to the employer to schedule Interview Request: 1 business day Offer: 3 business days Offer from a JUDGE: 1 business day, you must accept Check our website to see which employers have responded already! Link: https://nulawcareers.sites.northeastern.edu/int-off/ https://nulawcareers.sites.northeastern.edu/int-off/

- Lets see a demonstration of - Uploading Documents - Searching for Co-ops - Applying to a Collecting Co-op - Withdrawing or Resubmitting an application - Responding to an interview request or offer sent through Symplicity Collecting Co Collecting Co- -ops ops

FlexJD students must complete a Co-op Proposal Form for each Co-op Placement. Link: https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uF5b7sZF3rY ImO FlexJD Co-op Proposal Form An advisor will respond to approve your co-op or ask any necessary follow-up questions. Please complete this form and wait for approval before committing to your co-op.

All students MUST complete a Co-op Confirmation Form for every co-op placement Link: https://nulawcareers.sites.northeastern.edu/co-op- https://nulawcareers.sites.northeastern.edu/co-op-placement-confirmation/ https://nulawcareers.sites.northeastern.edu/co-op-placement-confirmation/ placement-confirmation/ Confirming Your Confirming Your Co Co- -op Placement Placement If the employer is not part of our Co-op Program, the employer must complete a Develop-on-Own Form op Link: https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0663F92R887zWiG https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0663F92R887zWiG You must follow these steps to get registered for the co-op and for the term at NU!

Supervisor completes the required Co-op Evaluation Part of your transcript Remind your supervisor! Co-op Office sends them the unique link for your evaluation Co-op Office reviews and then uploads to your Documents After Your Co After Your Co- -op op On Symplicity under Co-op Placements Anonymous or leave name/contact info for other students (your choice) CONFIDENTIAL Employers do NOT see them Students can NOT share these outside of NUSL Honest feedback, helpful for our office and other students Student completes the required Quality Questionnaire

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