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For Alumni

Alumni of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School have access to the resources of the Office of Career Strategy. Some of the web-based resources are password protected for Penn Carey Law graduates only.

Alumni Resources

Request Alumni Resources

We offer numerous career strategy resources for alumni of the Law School. To receive your password to access our resources, please send an email to ocs@law.upenn.edu including:

  • Your name
  • Class year
  • Current employer
  • Name of your undergraduate institution

You will receive an email with the user name and password, which will give you access to our resources and Symplicity.

Alumni Directory

For job seekers, we strongly encourage networking, especially with our Law School’s alumni. We have an Alumni Directory which is accessible to all individuals with a PennKey.  If you do not yet have a PennKey and wish to obtain one, see here for the homepage with directions.

Advising Services

Alumni exploring new professional opportunities or considering a career transition may schedule an appointment with an alumni advisor. Each alumnus may schedule up to two individual advising appointments. Our advisors offer guidance to help you:

  • Clarify your career goals
  • Develop a strategic job search plan
  • Refine your résumé and other application materials
  • Strengthen your networking and interview skills

Advising appointments are available throughout most of the year and cover a wide range of employment and career-related topics. Please note that appointment availability may be limited during periods of high activity, including major events sponsored by the Office of Career Strategy, the Law School, or the University, as well as during times of professional staff scheduling constraints.

If you wish to make an appointment to speak with an alumni counselor, please email us at ocs@law.upenn.edu.

Alumni Career Resources

Find a variety of helpful career resources for alumni, including information about career sectors, job databases, search firms, career development resources and more.

Resume & Application Material Samples

A well drafted resume and other application materials allow you to present your experience, skills, and talents in a way that can open doors to new career opportunities.

Career Counselors Nationwide

Find a list a career counselors compiled in consultation with the Career Services Offices of some of our peer schools around the country.

Clerkship Information for Alumni

Find information and guidance on applying to judicial clerkships as alumni of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

Come Back to Penn

Explore opportunities to reconnect and continue your education at the University of Pennsylvania.

Interested in hiring our talented alumni or current Penn Carey Law Students?

To post your employment opportunity for students and/or alumni, visit the employer section of our website.