2023 Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF) – Registration Now Open

A National Diversity Interview Program for Students from Southeastern Law Schools

When: Thursday, July 13 & Friday, July 14 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm EDT)
Where: Online (Flo Recruit Virtual Interview Platform)

Stetson Law’s Registration Period April 17 – May 12, 2023
Students Must Complete Registration To Be Eligible to Apply:
SEMJF Interest Registration Form

June 2-18: Optional Employer Information Sessions
June 12-19: Application Period

What is SEMJF?

• A national recruiting event with a 30+ year track record of success.
• A chance to interview for summer and entry level post-graduate positions with top law firms, government agencies, and public interest organizations.
• In 2022, 144 employers representing 37 states and Washington, DC conducted over 2,150 interviews.
• Employers participate to diversify their candidate pool; they review applications and select candidates for interviews.

Why Participate?

• SEMJF takes place at the start of the recuruiting season, giving you a jump on the competition.
• Exclusive virtual Information Sessions with sponsor-level employers provide opportunities for you to learn more and make networking connections.
• You may submit up to 20 applications and may receive up to 10 interviews. If selected, you will have virtual conversations with employers with an affirmative interest in you.
• SEMJF is an interview bootcamp. After as many as 10 interviews over 2 days, you will be an expert on fielding questions and delivering your personal pitch.

The Process

• Part 1: Registration and Review Period
  • Registration begins on April 17^th through 11:59 a.m. EST on May 12^th. Students must register here: SEMJF Interest Registration Form – Reach out to Dr. Sarah Deonarinesingh in the Office of Career and Professional Development with any questions ([email protected]).
  • Registration does not obligate you to apply, but you can’t apply if you don’t register.
  • Registered students will receive access to their Symplicity account on May 24.
  • Opportunities, containing specific hiring criteria, preferred qualifications, and geographic locations for which the employers are recruiting, will be viewable beginning on June 2. 
  • Some employers will present Information Sessions during the review and application period. Details will be available in your Symplicity account.

• Part 2: Submitting Applications (June 12 – 19)
  • A Resume and Diversity Statement (https://semjf.org/diversity-statements) are included in every application.
  • Some employers also require a Cover Letter and/or a Transcript.
  • A Writing Sample will be required if you are selected for an interview.  
  • Specifics of the application process will be provided to those who register.
  • The application period opens on Monday, June 12 and closes at 11:58 pm EDT on Monday, June 19. The deadline cannot be extended, so plan ahead!
    
• Part 3: Selections and Interviews
  • Submission of an application is your commitment to an interview if selected. You may not decline interviews unless you withdraw from the Job Fair entirely.
  • Interview/Alternate selections will be available for viewing on June 29.
  • You are limited to 10 Interviews/Alternate selections (combined). If you receive more, you will be contacted by your career center for assistance with preparing a decline list.
  • Interview times will be scheduled for you, and will be available on July 7.
  • Individual scheduling requests cannot be accommodated. Students must be available for interviews between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm Eastern Time on both Thursday, July 13 and Friday, July 14.

SEMJF Timeline:
Student Registration – April 17 – May 12 at 11:59 a.m. EDT
Opportunities viewable in Symplicity – June 2
Optional Information Sessions  – June 2 – 8, 2023
Application period opens – June 12, 2023
Application period closes – June 19, 2023 at 11:58 p.m. EDT
Interview/Alternate status available – June 29, 2023
Decline deadline – July 3, 2023
(only for students with more than 10 selections)       
Student interview schedules available – July 7, 2023
Interviews – July 14, 2023 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (EDT)
Interviews – July 15, 2023 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (EDT)

Please refer to SEMJF.org for additional details.

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